We are a multidisciplinary pain management practice looking for preop/PACU and OR nurses for our brand new ambulatory surgery center located in the Denver Tech Center. We have openings for both part-time and full-time positions. We are offering pain management procedures initially but will be expanding into orthopedics in the near future. Mountain View Pain Center offers competitive benefit packages for full-time employees including 401k plus matching, paid time off, holiday pay, and health insurance with dental and vision.

Position Summary:

Assists in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established federal, state and accreditation standards and facility policies and procedures. Assists in overseeing patient care activities in the operating room and maintains a high standard of safety for the patient and other staff members.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Clinical Skills

· Assesses patient/significant others understanding of disease process and need for surgical intervention.

· Performs perioperative teaching to patient/significant other.

· Demonstrates appropriate nursing management and intervention in the perioperative period.

· Performs preoperative patient assessment, reviews surgeon preference card, assesses equipment/supply needs, prepares operating room, ensures availability of needed supplies and equipment and proper and safe working order.

· Provides safe medication administration.

· Manipulates patient position appropriate to surgical intervention, using positioning aids as needed to avoid impaired circulation, respiration and postoperative pain/discomfort.

· Performs surgical prep per standard of care and surgeon preference.

· Handles and documents specimens per policy.

· Demonstrates knowledge and skill in caring for latex sensitive patients.

· Performs sponge, sharps and instrument counts per protocol.

· Initiates corrective actions when surgical counts are incorrect.

· Assures emergency equipment and supplies are always available.

· Keeps surgical suites clean, tidy, free of soiled equipment and supplies, and properly stocked.

· Uses principles of asepsis in varying situations.

· Initiates corrective action when breaks in technique occur.

· Wears appropriate attire in restricted area.

· Adheres to recommended traffic patterns.

· Above average ability to plan and implement patient care.

· Ability to make sound nursing judgments based on nursing theory.

· Awareness of perioperative role of nurse in the operating room.

Equipment Management

· Demonstrates appropriate protocol for safe use and handling of equipment

· Capable of trouble shooting equipment problems.

· Verbalizes knowledge of risks and complications.

· Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.

· Demonstrates awareness of protocol for malfunctioning equipment and repair.

· Provides for equipment and supplies based on patient needs

· Anticipates the need for equipment and supplies based on surgeon preference.

· Selects equipment and supplies in an organized, cost effective and timely manner.

· Ensures all equipment is functioning before use and removes any malfunctioningequipment.

· Demonstrates skill in appropriate use of instruments and equipment.

· Operates mechanical, electrical, and air-powered equipment according to manufacturer’sinstructions.

· Organizes medical equipment, instruments, medication and supplies for cases according to patient needs and physician preference cards

Documentation

· Uses knowledge of medical record policy and procedure.

· Participates in medical records QAPI.

· Creation of legible, concise and accurate medical records

Quality & Communication

· Effectively communicates and interacts with patients (using translation services when needed), their family, and other external and internal clients (including fellow employees) from diverse backgrounds.

· Understands, verbalizes and participates in the quality improvement process.

· Supports initiatives designed to improve individual and organizational performance.

· Provides appropriate patient care across the age span.

· Takes initiative for professional development and continuing education.

Minimum Experience & Qualifications:

· Current Colorado RN license

· BLS required and ACLS preferred.

· IV skills preferred.

· Ability to adhere to work schedule and manage time appropriately.

· Ability to utilize resources effectively.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required.

Pay: $31.42 - $52.37 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics
• Pain Medicine
• Perioperative Care
• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Ambulatory surgery center
• Operating room
• PACU

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person