Registered Nurse Operating Room Weekend Program

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The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients.

Job Description:

The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members. Lutheran Hospital, part of Intermountain Health, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Weekend Operating Room RN to join our surgical services team. In this role, you’ll provide expert perioperative care, assist in a variety of surgical procedures, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered outcomes

We’re proud to offer a supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement and certification support
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Malpractice and liability insurance
• Wellness programs and mental health resources
• Collaborative team culture with opportunities for growth

Located just west of Denver, Wheat Ridge offers a perfect blend of suburban charm and outdoor adventure. When you're off the clock, explore:

• Crown Hill Park – Scenic trails for walking, biking, and bird-watching around a peaceful lake
• Rocky Mountain Lake Park – A relaxing spot with a playground and looped trail around the lake
• Anderson Park – Green space with seasonal pool, sports fields, and community events
• Discovery Park – A modern park with interactive features and open space
• Wheat Ridge Historic Park – Step back in time with preserved buildings and local history
• Adventure Forest at the Children's Museum – A whimsical outdoor playground for all ages
• Golden Gate Canyon State Park – 12,000 acres of hiking, camping, and mountain views
• Civic Green Park – Tree-lined lawns, gardens, and a spacious picnic pavilion

• Weekends
• Nights
• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• 6:45 pm - 7:15 am

• Assess:
  Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate).
• Plan:
  Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care.
• Implement:
  Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate.
• Evaluate:
  Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient, and family satisfaction.
• Professionalism:
  Promotes nursing profession and participate in development of others.

• Patient Care Delivery
• Nursing Fundamentals
• Interdisciplinary Teams
• Documentations
• Professional Etiquette
• Accountability
• Patient Care Coordination
• Communication
• Patient Evaluation
• Critical Thinking

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice.
• RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update on 4/27/2025.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.