Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Position Type:
Full-Time

Shift: Day Shift

Position Requirements:
Current Colorado RN License, Associate's Degree in Nursing

At the Wray Community District Hospital and Clinic, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare through a seamless blend of quality, compassion, efficiency, and innovation. Our team harnesses cutting-edge solutions to streamline processes and boost productivity, ensuring high-quality care while building a sustainable future for our hospital and the rural Colorado community we serve. At the heart of our organization is a workplace culture rooted in respect, mutual trust, and positive intent.

We value every staff member as an essential contributor to our success, fostering an environment where collaboration and empowerment thrive. By prioritizing open communication and support, we enable our team to perform at their best, enhancing patient outcomes and strengthening our collective impact. Together, we empower our community with healthcare solutions that are both efficient and compassionate, promoting lasting well-being for all.

Provides direct patient care to neonate through geriatric patient populations.

Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment.

Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously and as needed about patient condition.

Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory.

Participates in performance improvement activities.

Assesses operating room for equipment functioning and readiness, obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of surgical operating team are met.

Monitors, positions and assists patient during procedure.

• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain.
• Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
• Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Appropriately responds to the patient in an emergency or physically distressful situation.

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Carries out established techniques for safe administration of medications and parenteral fluids, as per hospital policies and procedures.

Preps and drapes patients correctly for all procedures. Positions patients safely; pads and protects bony prominences.

Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.

Coordinates and supervises patient care; provides patient and family with teaching/education, as necessary. Protects patient’s sensitivities and right to privacy.

Ensures Pre-op Checklist is complete (H&P present, informed consent signed, test results present, surgical site identified, etc.) before patient is taken into surgical suite.

Effectively communicates with the physician in accounting for all sponges, needles and instruments during and after the procedure and documents in the appropriate area.

• Multiple medical insurance options
• Fully Paid Health Savings Account with GAP Insurance for “Employee Only” Coverage
• Includes $1,700.00 annual contribution to Heath Savings Account
• Dental & Vision insurance
• 3.5% employer matched retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Daycare and Health Savings options
• Education Assistance Program
• Employer paid life insurance
• 3 different forms of Paid Leave:
  Paid Time Off, Paid Holiday Bank, Other Illness Time Off
• Service incentive awards currently valued at $200 per year of service
• Incentivized Wellness and Wellbeing Program
• Voluntary Group Benefits
• Discounted Membership to the WRAC (Wray Rehabilitation and Activities Center)

In the northeast plains of Colorado, surrounded by bluffs, Wray is a warm and welcoming community dedicated to fostering a safe, family-friendly environment where kids can thrive and families can build lasting connections.

The Wray School District, safe and well-maintained city parks, a walking path along the rivers’ edge, Wray Public Library,…