Work where others vacation. 

$5000 SIGN ON BONUS 

The Upper Arkansas Valley is an outdoor recreational dream. Since six of every seven acres is designated public lands, the Valley is the perfect location for hiking, biking, horseback riding, trail running, rock climbing, boating, fishing and hunting. In the winter there are designated snowmobile routes and backcountry skiing. Monarch Ski & Snowboard Area is just 18 miles west of Salida. The Arkansas River is known for its world-class trout fishery, kayaking, and whitewater rafting.

Salary Range for this position is based on years of experiences.

An 8% pay differential will be granted.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES PER AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY.

1. Serves as a Circulator and/or Scrub nurse for surgical and procedural cases. Performs scrub functions, including the preparation, selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during the surgical procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating nurse. Performs circulating functions before surgery, including preparing the operating environment, orient and assessing the patient, reviewing the patient medical record, consent, surgeon's notes to ensure all pre-requisites and preferences are met.

2. Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process through all phases of surgical procedures.

3. Collaborates with all members of the surgical team for the benefit of the patient.

4. Performs Universal Protocol: Timeout, verify patient full name, date of birth, surgical procedure, correct site and ensures site is marked with surgeon’ signature.

5. Performs circulating functions during surgery including monitoring and communicating patient’s condition, documenting interventions and activities, monitoring the sterile field and controlling traffic into and out of the operating room.

6. Participates in room turnovers between cases with EVS staff.

7. Demonstrates clinical competence in surgical skills and a superior sterile conscience. Rotates to all areas in surgical services as census changes and to accommodate patient
needs.

8. Serves as the second Registered Nurse during the recovery phase post-operatively during call back.

9. Assists with cleaning and sterilization of instruments for after hour cases.

10. Promote the efficient use of hospital resources and ensures proper supplies and equipment is accessible at all times.

11. Accurately documents all patient care in the medical records. Accurately documents appropriate patient charges, corrects any discrepancies