• Actively support department director/manager by coordinating clinical and department activities for the unit including shift charge, department and/or service line.
• Ensure that care is delivered to each patient in accordance with quality standards.
• Act as liaison between physicians and patient care team. Maintain communication and promote cooperation with unit staff and other departments. Supervise the staff; authorize work procedures and assign duties.
• Provides input and recommendations to the director/manager on coaching, mentoring and performance management of associates.
• Promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Personally, accountable for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.

Day to Day:

• Run front desk in the OR, ensure assignments for staff meet the daily need.
• Schedule the next day’s assignments, communicate case changes to staff, support, and coach staff to build confidence and growth.
• Hold staff accountable to policy and high standard of practice.
• Collaborate with the lead Anesthesiologist on daily case flow and efficiency.
• Assist in the development and implementation of educational programs/ practices for department associates.
• Act as leadership within the department to support staff, Manager and Director.
• Will also be used on occasion to help out in the rest of the OR.
• Secondary roles: Working in OR as a staff RN. Helping staff get breaks and lunch.

16 OR Suites

Approx. 250-350+ cases per month

• 1-year clinical RN Experience
• Previous OR Experience required
• Experience OR Experience across multiple services required
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required
• BSN, preferred
• RN License to practice in Colorado or Kansas as applicable
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association certification required
• ANCC; National Nursing Certification ANCC approved is strongly preferred
• National Nursing Certification in Speciality Area (refer to facility addendum)
  • Credential: Nursing Spec
• Call Required: Administrator Call as needed
• 30 Min callback radius required

The Surgery Department at Penrose Hospital has 16 OR suites and performs 30 – 40 cases per day. We specialize in heart, vascular, general, gynecology, urology, ortho, spine, neuro, plastics, robotics, and trauma procedures on adult patients only. Our department's mission is to provide the best possible patient care. People would want to join our team due to teamwork, culture, and CNOR certification pay. We are looking for dedicated, hard-working team players.

"The right candidate for us will be Motivated, team player, love the OR, enjoy being part of a team and willing to jump in and help when needed. Most of surgeons we have are appreciative and are a pleasure to work with. Looking for dedicated hard-working people who enjoy working with a highly motivated team and enjoy coming to work to do their best". - Hiring Manager-