What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Operating Room position at San Luis Valley Health?
This position closes 9/26/25
San Luis Valley Health is looking for a Full-Time Registered Nurse to join the Surgery team. The RN is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the provision of safe quality patient care by daily monitoring of the activities of assigned staff and by taking corrective action as necessary. The RN is accountable for outcomes related to patient satisfaction, clinical performance and cost. The RN provides leadership in assuring compliance with all State and Federal regulations, and the mission and philosophy of San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center. The RN interfaces with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, to identify and resolve operational issues and/or needs.
Guaranteed Interview for any licensed Registered Nurse- Thursdays 1:30pm-4:30pm
The successful candidate would possess the following qualification:
- Bachelor's of Science preferred, Associates Degree in Nursing required
- Current RN license with the State of Colorado Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications required through the American Heart Association
- One year nursing experience preferred
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Responsible for assisting, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care to accepted nursing and hospital standards of care relevant to surgery or operating room standards.
- Ability to assist with surgical procedures as required.
- Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
- Knowledgeable of the scope of care of technicians and ward clerks.
We Take Care of Our People
As the largest employer in the San Luis Valley, we commit to providing our employees with quality and affordable benefits to complement a fulfilling work experience and help balance life experiences and needs. To show our appreciation of your hard work, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total benefits package, including:
- Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
- Enjoy a generous amount of Paid Time Off and Sick Leave in your first year with accruals starting on your first day!
- Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
- Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
- Add to your benefit package with a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
- Take care of yourself with our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
- Keep learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
- Give back to the community with multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
- Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
- Your family is our family so our employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.
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Salary : $33 - $45