Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
Aspen Valley Hospital
Aspen, CO

Operating Room Charge Nurse

We are currently hiring a full-time CHARGE NURSE to work within our Surgery Department. Compensation Range: $45.66 - 73.06 per hour Non-Exempt Night and weekend shift differentials up to $6 per hour! Compensation package is based on your specific qualifications for the role. Requirements: * Meets minimum qualifications and requirements for primary OR RN role. * At least 2 years of experience in primary OR RN role. * Proven record of exceptional performance in primary OR RN role. Position Overview: The Charge Nurse provides leadership for an assigned shift within the Perioperative unit by delegating tasks among team members, supervising performance, and collaborating with others. In addition, the Charge Nurse takes on a regular patient load in the primary job assignment and is recognized as a role model by their peers. * Manages the overall patient flow through the department. Coordinates inter- and intra-facility patient transfers. * Determines staff assignments and distributes workload among team members based on individual abilities, census, and patient acuity. Monitors work and takes proactive measures to resolve challenges and ensure high-quality patient care. * Oversees and mentors staff during assigned shift. Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care provided. Ensures staff members on assigned shift comply with hospital policies and procedures and follow industry best practices. Identifies performance issues, documents occurrences, and communicates concerns through established channels. * Assists with problem-solving and implementation of corrective measures. Responds to complaints about patient care and related services. Escalates issues through established channels as appropriate. * Takes patient assignments and provides direct patient care as outlined in the job description for their primary role. Assists other team members with their patient assignments. * Adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and established procedures to ensure a safe, compliant, and ethical work environment. What to Love: Aspen Valley Hospital has earned numerous accolades and awards, which are a tribute to the tradition of high-tech, high-touch care we provide for our patients. What We Offer: * Continuing education, professional development, and tuition assistance. * Healthcare as low as $38 per month, plus an additional 50% off of all AVH services for you AND your family! * All preventative services covered at 100%, zero copay. * Virtual and robust mental health resources available. * Earn up to 22 days PTO within your first year. Rollover what you don't use. * Bereavement Leave that covers miscarriages, extended family, and pets. * Robust Paid Medical and Family Leave. Weeks 1-6 are paid at 100% for parental or personal illness/injury. * You will be automatically enrolled into the 457b plan at 6% to kick start your retirement savings. * In addition, AVH matches 50% of your 457b contributions up to a max of 3% of earnings each pay period into our 401a plan. * In lieu of Social Security, AVH contributes 7.5% of your annual salary each year to the Cash Balance Pension Plan. This means you are no longer paying social security taxes out of your paycheck! (Your take home will be much higher!) * Housing assistance - We provide resources to establish roots in the Roaring Fork Valley. * Employee referral bonuses. * Discounted ski passes! * Transportation and carpool discounts and incentives. Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed here. Environment & Culture: Aspen Valley Hospital is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds - the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center. "I love the people, the sense of family and community on this team and in a broader sense across the hospital as a whole. I have worked for a HUGE corporation, and this is so much better!! It's like CHEERS, where everybody knows your name." - Stacy "I love the flexibility that this job gives me, and the people I get to connect with and learn from. The job is challenging and ever-changing, which helps keep my brain sharp! AVH has been a great company to work for over the last 8 years, and it shows in how employees are valued and cared for." - Melissa "The team members are incredibly dedicated to the delivery of care for our patients, to helping our staff feel valued and supported, and to the fiscal health of the hospital. They also genuinely care about each other, are able to laugh at themselves, and tease each other because there is a basis of trust and mutual support. I have laughed so hard at meetings that I have actually cried." - Diana It's no surprise that our attrition rate is LOWER than 90% of all other hospitals in the country! The application will close once a qualified candidate is successfully hired.