RN​/CVORN

Overview

Description
•

Location:

UCHealth UCHth Parkview Medical Center, US:

CO:

Pueblo
• Department:
Surgery /CVORN
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Work Schedule:

Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
• Shift: Days
• Pay: $38.91 - $60.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
• This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary: Provides direct patient care in a surgical setting at a proficient level, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Monitors and manages the patient and operative environment before, during and after surgery to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.

• Performs circulating functions before surgery, including preparing the operating environment, orienting and assessing the patient, and reviewing patient's medical record and surgeon's notes to ensure all pre-requisites and preferences are met. Ensures safety checklists and procedures are implemented and documented at all times.
• Performs circulating functions during surgery, including monitoring and communicating patient condition, documenting interventions and activities, monitoring the sterile field and controlling traffic into, out of and around the room.
• Performs scrub functions, including the preparation, selection, and handling of instruments and supplies used during the surgical procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating nurse.
• Provides nursing care to a complex, high acuity surgical patient population in a technically complex environment.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program. Preferred: BSN.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 6 months of OR nursing (RN) experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

• Employee recognition and well-being programs including performance bonuses, market reviews and merit pay increases as described by UCHealth policies.
• Health and well-being:
  Medical, dental and vision coverage; 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents; discounted gym memberships and fitness resources;
  Free  membership; voluntary benefits; time away from work options including PTO and family leave; employer-provided life, disability and related protections.
• Retirement and savings: 403(b) plan with employer matching; additional 457(b) plan may be available; flexible spending accounts and health savings account options.
• Education and career growth: tuition assistance programs, Linked In Learning access, and public service loan forgiveness navigation assistance where available.

* Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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