Description Location: UCHealth UCHth Parkview Medical Center, US:CO:PuebloDepartment: SurgeryFTE: Full Time, 0.0, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)Shift: Days Pay: $37.06 - $57.44 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experienceSummary:Provides direct patient care in a surgical setting at a proficient level, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Monitors and manages the patient and operative environment before, during and after surgery to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.Responsibilities:Performs circulating functions before surgery, including preparing the operating environment, orienting and assessing the patient, and reviewing patient's medical record and surgeon's notes to ensure all pre-requisites and preferences are met. Ensures safety checklists and procedures are implemented and documented at all times.Performs circulating functions during surgery, including monitoring and communicating patient condition, documenting interventions and activities, monitoring the sterile field and controlling traffic into, out of and around the room.Performs scrub functions, including the preparation, selection, and handling of instruments and supplies used during the surgical procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating nurse.Provides nursing care to a complex, high acuity surgical patient population in a technically complex environment.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:Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program. Preferred: BSN.State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant certification as determined at position level. 6 months of OR nursing (RN) experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.IF APPLICABLE: 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.We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.UCHealth invests in its Workforce.UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment.UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents403(b) with employer matching contributionsTime away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bankEmployer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage optionsEmployer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage optionsWellness benefitsFull suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programsEducation benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar yearLoan Repayment:UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. 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