SpineOne - Perioperative Nurse

 Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the OR and other areas of perioperative services for all patient populations.

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization. 
• Assesses patients at intervals as stated in policies and procedures. 
• Develops an individualized perioperative patient plan of care. 
• Implements the plan of care by: 
  • protecting the patient from injury caused by chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal sources and extraneous objects; 
  • performing accounting procedures to protect the patient from unintended retained surgical items; 
  • performing interventions necessary to ensure that the patient’s procedure is performed on the correct site, side, and level; 
  • managing the patient’s specimens in the appropriate manner; 
  • communicating the patient’s current status to the appropriate parties throughout the continuum of care; 
  • administering medications safely and correctly; 
  • performing interventions to maintain the patient’s wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels; 
  • performing interventions to maintain the status of the patient’s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances at or above baseline levels; 
  • performing interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period; 
  • performing interventions to protect the patient from surgical site infection; 
  • assessing the knowledge level of the patient or designated support person; 
  • providing education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain management, wound management, and expected responses to the operative or invasive procedure; 
  • actively involving the patient or designated support person in decisions affecting his or her perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation process; 
  • protecting the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy; 
  • providing culturally and age-appropriate, ethical care within legal standards of practice; and 
  • providing consistent and comparable care regardless of the setting. 
• Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes.
• Transfers care as appropriate. 
• Delegates tasks as appropriate according to the state Nurse Practice Act and job descriptions. 
• Documents nursing care accurately, completely, and legibly. 
• Collaborates effectively with other disciplines as appropriate. 
• Participates in quality review and performance improvement projects. 
• Uses problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members. 
• Maintains required competencies. 
• Pursues professional growth and participates in a professional organization. 
• Acts as a patient advocate and maintains privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registered nurse licensure in the state of Colorado or Multi-State licensure authorized to practice in Colorado.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
• Two Years perioperative services experience preferred.
• Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations 
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude 
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information 
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing 
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner 

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions 
• Physically demanding, high-stress environment 
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions 
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects 
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients 
• Manual and finger dexterity 
• Hand and eye coordination 
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time 
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs 
• Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range 
• Working under stressful conditions 

Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• No weekends or holidays
• 4/10 hour shifts

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance