RN - Pre Surgery Testing

Registered Nurse Pre-Surgery Testing # Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303 $31.77 - $47.65 an hour

• Full Time, Days. 40 hours a week. Boulder Community Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Pre-Surgery Testing who coordinates Pre anesthesia preparation and education nursing care for the peri-operative procedure patient. #Provides intensive observation and care for the pre-operative procedure patient for which an anesthetic agent or conscious sedation is used.

Benefits:

#Health insurance, including a FREE employee-only option #Dental and Vision insurance #BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans #Short-term and Long-term disability coverage #Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts #Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution #Paid Time Off #Education assistance program #Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more #Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki #Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions# #Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family Qualifications# #Colorado RN license in good standing #BLS certification preferred #Member of professional organization encouraged #Previous experience in PACU or Pre-op/ post-op care, Medical surgical care preferred Responsibilities #Maintains the standards of nursing care, implements policies, procedures and standards of practice of the hospital, division and department. #Participates in review of standards. #Provides and coordinates Pre-operative or procedure preparation patient based on the understanding of the bio-psycho social process prior to the day of surgery using an Anesthesia approved protocol.. #Reports pertinent observations or changes in patient#s condition to appropriate physicians and/or charge nurse and implements emergency procedures as necessary. #Assists with special tests or procedures (e.g. EKGs). #Evaluates plans for patient and family learning needs; provided pre- and post-operative education to ensure continuity of care. #Maintains complete and accurate requests outside patient documentation and records as directed by Anesthesia protocol, and surgeon. #Organizes patient care demonstrating ability to set priorities and use time effectively. #Prepares specimens and lab forms for laboratory analysis. #Expands fundamental knowledge base through clinical practice and self-directed learning. #Participates actively in projects, committees and meetings, both inter- and intra-departmentally. About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado Boulder Community Health#s vision is partnering to create and care for the healthiest community in the nation. We are a community owned-and-operated nonprofit health system dedicated to providing local access to high-quality medical care to our community in Boulder and surrounding areas. We are known across Colorado for our clinical excellence in heart care, neurosurgery, stroke care, orthopedics and cancer care. We#re proud of our tradition of being an early adopter of new technologies and medical techniques that improve care for our patients. We are a Certified Level II Trauma Center with numerous awards and recognition including the 2023 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award, 2022 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care from Leapfrog, Money Magazine and Newsweek and Boulder Weekly#s 2022 Best Hospital. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, living and working in Boulder means enjoying the outdoors and natural beauty, bringing a fresh perspective to healthcare practice.# As an employee at Boulder Community Health, you will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement and an on-site fitness center. You also have access to an incredible Employee Wellness and Support program, employee activities, discounts and more! EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.# BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text. This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Registered Nurse Pre-Surgery Testing

Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$31.77 - $47.65 an hour

• Full Time, Days. 40 hours a week.

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Pre-Surgery Testing who coordinates Pre anesthesia preparation and education nursing care for the peri-operative procedure patient. Provides intensive observation and care for the pre-operative procedure patient for which an anesthetic agent or conscious sedation is used.

Benefits:

• Health insurance, including a FREE employee-only option

• Dental and Vision insurance

• BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans

• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution

• Paid Time Off

• Education assistance program

• Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more

• Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki

• Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions

• Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications

• Colorado RN license in good standing

• BLS certification preferred

• Member of professional organization encouraged

• Previous experience in PACU or Pre-op/ post-op care, Medical surgical care preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains the standards of nursing care, implements policies, procedures and standards of practice of the hospital, division and department. Participates in review of standards.

• Provides and coordinates Pre-operative or procedure preparation patient based on the understanding of the bio-psycho social process prior to the day of surgery using an Anesthesia approved protocol..

• Reports pertinent observations or changes in patient's condition to appropriate physicians and/or charge nurse and implements emergency procedures as necessary.

• Assists with special tests or procedures (e.g. EKGs).

• Evaluates plans for patient and family learning needs; provided pre- and post-operative education to ensure continuity of care.

• Maintains complete and accurate requests outside patient documentation and records as directed by Anesthesia protocol, and surgeon.

• Organizes patient care demonstrating ability to set priorities and use time effectively.

• Prepares specimens and lab forms for laboratory analysis.

• Expands fundamental knowledge base through clinical practice and self-directed learning.

• Participates actively in projects, committees and meetings, both inter- and intra-departmentally.

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado

Boulder Community Health's vision is partnering to create and care for the healthiest community in the nation. We are a community owned-and-operated nonprofit health system dedicated to providing local access to high-quality medical care to our community in Boulder and surrounding areas.

We are known across Colorado for our clinical excellence in heart care, neurosurgery, stroke care, orthopedics and cancer care. We're proud of our tradition of being an early adopter of new technologies and medical techniques that improve care for our patients. We are a Certified Level II Trauma Center with numerous awards and recognition including the 2023 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award, 2022 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care from Leapfrog, Money Magazine and Newsweek and Boulder Weekly's 2022 Best Hospital.

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, living and working in Boulder means enjoying the outdoors and natural beauty, bringing a fresh perspective to healthcare practice.

As an employee at Boulder Community Health, you will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement and an on-site fitness center. You also have access to an incredible Employee Wellness and Support program, employee activities, discounts and more!

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.

BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.

This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.