Registered Nurse Post Anesthesia

Job Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members. Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Post Anesthesia Care RN to join our dedicated perioperative team. You’ll play a vital role in preparing patients for surgery in a supportive, fast-paced environment that values teamwork and excellence. Why You’ll Love Working Here: Collaborative team with strong clinical leadership Access to advanced surgical prep protocols and technology Opportunities for professional growth within Intermountain Health Great Work-Life Balance Mission-driven culture rooted in patient-centered care Comprehensive benefits package Paid Employee Wellness Program Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250/year Local Attractions Within 5 Minutes of the Hospital: Crown Hill Park: scenic trails and wildlife viewing Discovery Park: playgrounds, splash pad, and community events Wheat Ridge Cyclery: top-rated bike shop for outdoor enthusiasts Local cafes and eateries along 38th Avenue Historic Olde Town Arvada: charming shops and weekend markets Join Lutheran Hospital and make a meaningful impact in a role that blends clinical excellence with community connection. Apply today and help patients start their surgical journey with confidence Essential Functions: Assess: Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate). Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others. Plan: Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care. Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education. Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up). Implement: Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate. Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions. Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources. Evaluate: Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient, and family satisfaction. Revises plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate. Professionalism: Promotes nursing profession and participate in development of others. Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery. Skills: Patient Care Delivery Nursing Fundamentals Interdisciplinary Teams Documentations Professional Etiquette Accountability Patient Care Coordination Communication Patient Evaluation Critical Thinking Minimum Qualifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment. RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date. Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will ... (truncated, view full listing at source)