Registered Nurse Same Day Surgery

HRRMC Same Day Surgery department is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse. This position is on-call, as needed, may include weekends and is eligible for an 8% PRN differential as well as shift differentials.

SCOPE STATEMENT:
Responsible for preoperative assessment (evaluate current physical and mental health) of patients who are scheduled for planned (non-emergency) surgery. Coordinates pre-operative care between the patient, primary care provider, surgeon’s office and with other ancillary departments. Applies nursing process in the provision and delegation of patient care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES PER AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY.

1. Conducts patient pre-operative assessment by obtaining a detailed past and current medical history using a preadmissions form to guide the gathering of perioperative information.
2. Obtains information regarding blood pressure, height, weight, body mass index, and completion of blood tests, ECGs, etc.
3. Identifies patients at risks (multiple co-morbidities) and collaborates with anesthesia to review patient medical documents and interview patients as appropriate.
4. Uses the Surgical Risk Calculator to determine the surgical risks. Shares and collaborates the information derived from the Surgical Risk Calculator with anesthesia and surgeon to assist in surgical decisions.
5. Advise patients on their pre-operative medication requirements, time and location to report for the day of surgery.
6. Directly provides patient care while delegating to unlicensed personnel appropriate tasks when requested (ie YAGS).
7. Considers the holistic needs of the patient and family. Collaborates with surgeon and anesthesia provider to coordinate the patient's care.
8. Assists the Nurse Manager and the Supervisor to proactively solve problems affecting patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Must demonstrate high level of detail orientation.
2. Must be current on state-of-the-art office technology, including entire Microsoft Office Suite, and other office technologies.
3. Solid ability to handle highly confidential, sensitive information. Position requires a high level of professionalism, tact, discretion, and integrity.
4. Must have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and adapt to changing priorities; demonstrate resourcefulness and good problem-solving skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum of an Associate’s Degree (ADN) from an accredited nursing program. Bachelors (BSN) is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must maintain current, active license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado.

Must maintain current CPR certification.

Must maintain current ACLS certification.

Must maintain current PALS

Benefits include Employer Matching Retirement Funds, Employee Assistance Program, and REACH Air Membership.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a negative drug screen test*, criminal background check, reference checks, and infection prevention procedures: TB test, Flu Shot, immunization records, and acknowledgement of policies.

Apply Online: www.hrrmc.com