BASIC FUNCTION: The Circulating Registered Nurse provides care, treatment, counseling, and health education to patients in the operative phase. The RN provides continuous patient surveillance for early recognition and immediate emergency treatment of medical or surgical complications. They also ensure that the surgical team has everything they need to perform the procedure safely and efficiently.
SALARY INFORMATION
$30.50 - $49.09 dependent on experience
10% differential on base pay
Additional $2.00 - $4.00 an hour for additional weekend and night shifts
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitors patient’s physiologic and emotional status in the operative environment
- Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist and other members of the health care team about patient conditions and intercedes to maintain optimal homeostasis.
- Assists with maintenance of surgical equipment, inventory, and sterilization.
- Assess operating room for equipment function, readiness, supply availability and ensures need of operating team are met.
- Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing.
- Licensed in the state of Colorado as a Registered Nurse. A temporary permit issued by the Board of Nursing will be accepted until a permanent license is received if awaiting reciprocity.
- Must have current BLS card upon hire and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.
- ACLS and PALS certification is required within 6 months of initial employment and must maintain current certification status throughout GRHD employment.
- Prefer one year of professional nursing experience in an operating room patient care setting.
BENEFITS:
We offer a wide range of best in class benefits. Compensation also includes a 10% PRN differential and may include shift differentials. In addition, Grand River Hospital District offers benefits including employee assistant programs and paid sick time.
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Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area’s health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.
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