Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Circulate
Gunnison Valley Hospital
Gunnison, CO

Operating Room/Circulator Registered Nurse (RN)

$10,000 Sign N Stay Bonus Eligible Transitional Housing and Relocation Options Overview: Operating Room/Circulator RN Gunnison Valley Health is the sole community-owned health system for Gunnison County and surrounding areas. We are not just a hospital, we are a fully integrated health system providing services for all stages of life; from an award winning EMS department to a 52,000 square foot, state of the art senior care center and everything in between. We are a leading health source for our community, offering wellness programs, medical education and illness prevention. We are looking for someone who will join our small and highly qualified team of Surgical Service Professionals and help us provide exceptional care to our patients. Where you'll live: Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office. Benefits: Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded. In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a matching 401(a) there are other great perks including: * Great benefits including a Lifestyle Spending Account, Dependent Care matching and company matched retirement plan. * A culture of continuous learning, backed by a robust tuition reimbursement program * Work/Life balance in an outdoor enthusiast's mecca * No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office Requirements: To be seriously considered for this role, you'll need to have: * Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing * Experience: One or more years of OR nursing experience preferred. * Licenses/Certification: RN License current in the state of Colorado. Current BLS certification, ACLS and PALS (or ENPC) within the first year and maintenance expected thereafter. CNOR is preferred Skills: * An ability to communicate, consult, and interact with team members to share pertinent information in a clear, concise, and tactful manner * A comfort in reporting deviations in diagnostic studies such as lab values, radiology and EKG reports. * A proficiency to ensure the highest standard of sterile technique used during surgical procedures and can apply knowledge of infection control * The ability to exercise sound judgement, determine priorities, and manage time Responsibilities: As the Operating Room Nurse at Gunnison Valley Health, you will be caring for patients during pre and post-operative care, as well as serving in the operating room. You'll utilize your unique skills and ideas by: * Participating in process improvement and consistently offering solution based input in improving nursing practice. * Asking questions, seeking out sources of information, demonstrating motivation in continuing education and strengthening your own circulator skills. * Collaborating with all members of the health care team to plan, implement, and evaluate patient's status and treatment plan. * Completing the initial interview, medication reconciliation, anesthesia protocols, and patient education as required by policy. Compensation: $31.28/hour - $43.80/hour, depending on experience. (Shift & Weekend Differential and Call Pay as well) Physical Requirements Occasionally - Walking, sitting, feeling, crouching/squatting, stooping, kneeling, stairs, lifting/lowering (0-50 lbs), carrying (0-50 lbs), pushing/pulling (0-50 lbs). Frequently - Standing, change position, reaching, reach across midline, handling, fingering. Continuously - see with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance. Benefits Eligibility Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, and dependent care FSA: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of active service. Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following or coinciding with 30 days of active service. Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following or coinciding with 30 days of active service.