PACU Registered Nurse (RN), PRN

Gunnison Valley Health is the sole community-owned health system for Gunnison County and surrounding areas. We are not just a hospital, we are a fully integrated health system providing services for all stages of life; from an award winning EMS department to a 52,000 square foot, state of the art senior care center and everything in between.  We are a leading health source for our community, offering wellness programs, medical education and illness prevention.  We are looking for someone who will join our small and highly qualified team of Surgical Service Professionals and help us provide exceptional care to our patients.  

Where you’ll live:

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

Requirements:

To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in a PACU or other critical care nursing preferred, however we are willing consider new grad nurses.
• Licenses/Certification: RN License current in the state of Colorado.  Current BLS certification, ACLS and PALS (or ENPC) within the first year and maintenance expected* thereafter. CAPA is preferred

• Skills –
• The ability to communicate, consult, and interact with team members to share pertinent information in a clear, concise, and tactful manner.
• Ability to report deviations in diagnostic studies such as lab values, radiology and EKG reports.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, determine priorities, and manage time

Responsibilities:

As the PACU Nurse at Gunnison Valley Health, you will plan, organize, direct, execute and evaluate all aspects of patient care during the pre-operative and post-operative phases of surgical experience.  You’ll utilize your unique skills and ideas by:

• Participating in process improvement and consistently offering solution based input in improving nursing practice.
• Asking questions, seeking out sources of information, demonstrating motivation in continuing education and strengthening your own circulator skills.
• Collaborating with all members of the health care team to plan, implement, and evaluate patient’s status and treatment plan.
• Completing the initial interview, medication reconciliation, anesthesia protocols, and patient education as required by policy.

Compensation: $33.00 - $45.04/hr, depending on experience.  (shift, weekend differential and call pay)

Physical Requirements:
Occasionally - Walking, sitting, feeling, crouching/squatting, stooping, kneeling, stairs, lifting/lowering (0-50 lbs), carrying (0-50 lbs), pushing/pulling (0-50 lbs)
Frequently – Standing, change position, reaching, reach across midline, handling, pinching
Continuously – See with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance

Shift - 10, 12 hours with call
Status - PRN

There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.