Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience necessary.
Current BLS certification with a minimum of 3 months validity upon hire.
Responsibilities
Act as a patient advocate during the entire perioperative stay.
Maintain professional care standards in line with ASPAN guidelines.
Explain procedures and discharge plans to patients and families to ease anxiety.
Implement isolation precautions for patient and staff safety as required.
Ensure emotional and physical comfort for patients and visitors.
Respond to life-saving situations in accordance with established nursing protocols.
Collaborate with the perioperative team including anesthesiologists and surgeons for comprehensive patient care.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
Life insurance provided.
Free parking available for employees.
Paid time off for work-life balance.
Education assistance for further training or degrees.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
Access to a wellness program to promote employee health.
Additional benefits may be offered based on employment status.
Full Job Description
Position Highlights:
Job Type: Pre-Op PACU RN
Location: Community Hospital
Responsibilities:
Acts as patient advocate throughout perioperative stay
Maintaining standards of professional care in accordance with American Society of Peri-anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) standards
Explaining procedures/treatment/discharge to patient and family members to alleviate apprehension and to verify understanding of procedure/discharge
Initiating/maintaining isolation precautions as appropriate for safety of patient, staff and visitors
Providing for the emotional/physical comfort and safety of patients and visitors
Responding to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocols
Collaborating with perioperative team, anesthesiologist and surgeon for continuum of patient care and discharge
Providing individualized discharge education and teaching as appropriate
Giving a patient report for transfer of care that includes assessment, safety issues etc.
Requirements:
RN License
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association with at least 3 months left before expiration is required upon hire
Compensation:
The anticipated compensation range for this position is $38.00 - $43.70 per hour, commensurate with qualifications, education, experience, and other applicable factors. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Bonus: $20,000 (for RN's with 2 or more years experience)
Additional compensation may be available in the form of discretionary incentive or other compensation programs. Any such additional compensation is not guaranteed and is determined at the sole discretion of the organization based on applicable program terms, individual and/or organizational performance, and other eligibility requirements.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Life Insurance
Free Parking
Paid time off
Education assistance
403(b) with employer matching
Wellness Program
Additional benefits based on employment status
Additional Information:
Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work.
