Aspen Valley Hospital: Operating Room Charge Nurse - Located In Aspen, Co

Company: Aspen Valley Hospital
Location: Aspen
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

Company Overview: Embrace the adventure of a career atAspen Valley Hospital. Aspen Valley Hospital is a twenty-five bedcommunity hospital that represents the best of two worlds thewarmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertiseof a major medical center. Our Award Winning Hospital, nestled inthe heart of Aspen, CO, includes a team of more than 500 peoplededicated to making a difference for our patients, families, andcommunity. Nationally we are recognized for providing some of themost exceptional patient care of any hospital across the Country.This position offers: Generous relocation / sign on bonus,competitive pay, full furnished temporary housing for up to 90 daysto assist with relocation, minimal call (one week night per weekplus every 5th weekend), free on-call studio units, great team workenvironment, working side by side world-renown orthopedicphysicians (Steadman Clinic), guaranteed hours (no mandatory downstaffing, EVER), excellent benefits package, Days Shift (Mon-Fri)only (no nights or weekends except when on call), and much more.Job Summary The Perioperative Charge Nurse provides professionalnursing care in accordance with known/accepted standards ofpractice and AVH policy. The Perioperative Charge Nurse Utilizesthe Nursing Process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursingcare. The Perioperative Charge Nurse works in support of themedical staff treatment plan and makes recommendations for changesto medical treatment plan as appropriate. The Perioperative ChargeNurse educates patients and family around the plan of care anddisease management. The Perioperative Charge Nurse activelysupports the nursing philosophy by striving for excellence inpatient care, professional development, interpersonal relations,time management, and continuous quality improvement. ThePerioperative Charge Nurse will function in a leadership role inthe department. The Perioperative Charge Nurse will assist the unitdirector with functions of staff scheduling, policy development,education, in-service and coordination of patient care asindicated. The Perioperative Charge Nurse performs as a role model,team leader and engages in improvement opportunity assessment andaction as indicated. The Perioperative Charge Nurse works in acollaborative manner with executive and management staff and otherleaders and teams to achieve desired goals. The PerioperativeCharge Nurse will be an active member of the entire department,with the ability to help in roles outside of surgically specificjob duties if needed. The Perioperative Charge Nurse will workcollaboratively with others within the department to ensure anefficient, professional and respectful environment. ThePerioperative Charge Nurse will work with other departments as wellin regards to patient safety and communication.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS * Associate Degree in Nursingrequired, BSN preferred * 3 years of perioperative nursingexperience with Orthopedic casesLICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONS * Current Colorado nursinglicense or compact upon hire * Current BLS certification upon hire* ACLS within six months of hire Previous helpful work experiencemay or may not include the following positions (not required):Perioperative Services Nurse, Perioperative Services Charge Nurse,OR Nurse, Operating Room Registered Nurse, Surgical Services Nurse,Surgical Services RN, Surgical Services Coordinator, ORCoordinator, Operating Room Coordinator, Perioperative Coordinator,Orthopedic OR RN, OR RN in Ski Resort Towns, Colorado OR RN, SkiTown OR RN, relocation assistance, relocation bonus, sign-on bonus,new hire bonus.

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