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ESTES PARK HEALTH COMPANY DESCRIPTION :

Estes Park Health exists to make a positive difference to the health and well-being of all we serve.

Located about 90 miles northwest of Denver, at 7,522 feet above sea level, Estes Park Health sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

As a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, the adventurous lifestyle Estes Park supplies open endless outdoor opportunities for our staff.

We promote a healthy work-life balance to give our staff the time to enjoy the playground that is Colorado.

From pediatrics to geriatrics, Estes Park Health supplies a full spectrum of care for our friends, neighbors, and visitors in the entire Estes Park Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Today, over 18,000 patients residents and visitors alike see our health care teams for both outpatient and inpatient services.

SUMMARY :

The Surgical Services team of physicians, nurses and technicians work together seamlessly to offer compassionate, competent surgical services.

From colonoscopies to total knee replacements, our team of local surgical experts is known for personalized service that helps put you on the road to recovery as soon as possible.

The Surgical RN will use the nursing process (A.P.I.E.) to meet the needs of patients of all ages, diagnosis, patient classification, in all practice areas; OR, and GI Lab.

PreOp when necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Performs treatments in a safe and effective manner.
• Administers medications in a timely and safe manner.
• Maintains responsibility for preparation, interpretation and evaluation of test data.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to act appropriately in the Charge Nurse Role.
• Demonstrates knowledge and participates in education, discharge planning and counseling of patients and significant other.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competency.
• Promotes positive interpersonal relationships.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and hospital information.
• Practices according to professional and ethical standards as described by State and Professional organizations.
• Provides care to patients in Pre-Op area, PACU Operating Room and GI Lab in a professional and anticipatory manner.
• Performs all sterile activity utilizing aseptic technique.
• Assists Anesthesia with intubation and extubation as needed.
• Takes responsibility for all activities in the OR as the Patient Advocate.
• Take responsibility to make sure a proper Time Out is performed prior to incision per P&P.
• Performs accurate and timely documentation of all intraoperative records.
• Performs accurate intra-op counts for sponges, instruments, and sharps according to P&P.
• Cares for specimens according to P&P.
• Exemplifies Customer Service.
• Promotes Teamwork with Open Communication.
• Refrains from Gossiping.
• Participate in committees as assigned.
• Perform in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulatory agency standards.
• Perform in accordance with EPH vision, mission, and goals.
• All other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program, with a current Colorado RN licensure.
• 1-2 years previous experience in OR preferred.
• American Heart Association CPR certified.
• ACLS, PALS within 6 months of hire.

PAY RANGE :

$38.38 - $57.58 per hour

PRN Differential of $4.50 / hr

BENEFITS :

We offer benefits for PRN employees!

Retirement plans catered to your needs all employees (Full Time, Part Time, PRN, Seasonal) are enrolled into our Money Purchase Pension Plan, 401a, which is in lieu of social security contributions.

We also offer a 457(b) plan to additional funds to your investments. .

Employee Assistance Program A comprehensive program for you and your family member which includes a national provider network for counseling services, life balance services, legal and financial services.

Statement Regarding Initial Application :

In accordance with the Job Application Fairness Act, any applicant filling out this initial application will not need to disclose any age-identifying information.

This standard is upheld in any additional documents submitted alongside this initial application.

Any resumes, or additional documentation, that have information that would disclose an applicant’s age can be redacted at the applicant’s discretion.

For more information about this opportunity e-mail questions to [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer : In compliance with federal law, including the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, EPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in its administration of policies, programs, activities or employment.

In addition, EPH does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

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