Current BLS certification with at least 3 months before expiration
Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience preferred
Strong understanding of perioperative care standards
Responsibilities
Advocate for patients throughout their perioperative stay
Maintain professional care standards per ASPAN guidelines
Explain procedures and discharge instructions to patients and families
Initiate and maintain isolation precautions for safety
Ensure emotional and physical comfort of patients and visitors
Respond to life-saving situations according to nursing protocols
Collaborate with the perioperative team for seamless patient care
Provide tailored discharge education and handoff reports
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance coverage
Free parking for employees
Generous paid time off policy
Education assistance for professional development
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
Wellness program to support employee health
Additional benefits 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 non-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.
Work Location: In-person/onsite
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted through November 27, 2026. The anticipated application deadline is November 27, 2026, based on the Community's good-faith expectation of the anticipated recruitment timeline. Community may extend the application deadline if needed and will update the posting accordingly.
