Operating Room RN - Located in Aspen, CO

Company: Aspen Valley Hospital
Location: Crested Butte
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Company Overview:Embrace the adventure of a career at Aspen Valley Hospital. Aspen Valley Hospital is a twenty-five bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds - the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center. Our Award Winning Hospital, nestled in the heart of Aspen, CO, includes a team of more than 500 people dedicated to making a difference for our patients, families, and community. Nationally we are recognized for providing some of the most exceptional patient care of any hospital across the country.This position offers:Generous relocation / sign on bonus, highly competitive pay, fully furnished temporary housing for up to 90 days to assist with relocation, minimal call (one week night per week plus every 5th weekend), free on-call studio units, working side by side world renown orthopedic physicians (Steadman Clinic), guaranteed hours (no mandatory down staffing, EVER), excellent benefits package, Days Shift (Mon-Fri) only (no nights or weekends except when on call), four of North America's top ski resorts at your doorstep, and much more.Job Summary:The Operating Room RN provides professional nursing care in accordance with known/accepted standards of practice and AVH policy. Utilizes the Nursing Process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care. Works in support of the medical staff treatment plan and makes recommendations for changes to medical treatment plan as appropriate. The OR RN educates patients and family around the plan of care and disease management. Actively supports the nursing philosophy by striving for excellence in patient care, professional development, interpersonal relations, time management, and continuous quality improvement. The OR RN will be an active member of the entire department, with the ability to help in roles outside of surgically specific job duties if needed. The OR RN will work collaboratively with others within the department to ensure an efficient, professional and respectful environment. The OR RN will work with other departments as well, in regards to patient safety and communication. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS-- Associate Degree in Nursing required, BSN graduate preferred-- Minimum of 2 years' experience at a Joint Commission accredited facility with an official Operating Room Training Program required-- Minimum of 1 year of Orthopedic experience required-- Completion of Periop 101 preferred-- Scrub and Circulating experience preferredLICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONS-- Current Colorado nursing license or Compact upon hire-- Current BLS certification upon hire-- ACLS within six months of hireKNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS-- Ability to concentrate and show attention to detail-- Relatively high degree of analytical abilities-- Strong interpersonal skills required-- Ability to work independently*This position pays: $43.00/hr.Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous Paid Time Off, Health Insurance within your first 30 days, Retirement, and much morecan be viewed here.Previous helpful work experience may or may not include any the following positions (not required): Perioperative Services Nurse, Perioperative Services Charge Nurse, OR Nurse, Operating Room Circulator, Operating Room Scrub & Circulate, Operating Room Registered Nurse, Surgical Services Nurse, Surgical Services RN, Surgical Services Coordinator, Perioperative Circulator, Perioperative RN, Orthopedic OR RN, OR RN in Ski Resort Towns, Colorado OR RN, Ski Town OR RN, relocation assistance, relocation bonus, sign-on bonus, new hire bonus

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