Clinical Nurse Svc Spec RN

Company: UCHealth
Location: Littleton
Posted on: October 12, 2020

Job Description:

We WANT YOU! If you have strong computer skills, cost component of managing supplies and process improvement experience. Come join our team!!!At UCHealth, we do things differentlyWe believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.Summary:Provides leadership and direction for delivery of patient care to a specific specialty area in the Operating Room or Cardiac and Vascular Center, in collaboration with physicians and other health care disciplines. Provides direction to staff in the Operating Room or the Cardiac and Vascular Center. Work Schedule: Full Time Days - Monday through FridayLocation/Dept: OR AdministrationResponsibilities:

• Administers medications. Serves as clinical expert in the delivery of patient care; is a role model and clinical resource for specialty area; monitors and evaluates the quality of care delivered.
• Maintains nursing care plans, specialty instruments and equipment, and procedural supply lists. Communicates with scheduling regarding future surgeries. Provides mentoring and guidance to staff and students. Facilitates resolution of daily operational issues in collaboration with the charge nurse. Supports and assists with orientation, education, competencies, research, and professional development in collaboration with the CNS/Educator.
• Resolves patient problems and serves as patient advocate. Enforces safety, environmental and infection control standards. Promotes compliance with AORN Recommended Practices. Coordinates with charge nurse regarding daily room assignments. Ensures the availability of instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Assists in the development of capital budget for his/her specialty and department.
• Completes performance appraisals and participates with Director in counseling and discipline of staff. Collaborates with physicians to ensure optimum functions. Serves as liaison between physicians and staff to resolve operative team issues. Manages the "call" schedule for specialty call teams.Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.Requirements:
  • Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant certification as determined at position level.Minimum Experience: 1 year of progressive experience in perioperative setting. Preferred: 2 or more years of progressive experience in perioperative setting. Also experience in service lead or clinical coordinator in the OR.
  • BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here. Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today! UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.IND 123#GD1

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