Registered Nurse - PACU at Grand River Health – Rifle, Colorado

At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.

What We Offer

• $30.50 - $49.09 hourly dependent on experience
• Medical, with prescription drug coverage
• Vision and dental insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• PTO accrual from day one
• Extended illness benefits/time off
• 457 retirement plan with match
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistant programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.

What You’ll Do

• Assists in monitoring patient’s physical, physiologic and emotional status in the immediate pre-operative and post-operative environment.
• Monitors vital signs, administers medications, including intravenous medications, and develops patient care plans in conjunction with surgeons and anesthesiologists.
• Provides support to patients waking up from anesthesia, including bandage maintenance, pain management, nausea treatment, and ensuring patients receive adequate rest, fluids and nutrients.
• Communicates with surgeons, anesthesia team and other members of the health care team about patient conditions and intervenes as necessary to maintain optimal care.
• Observes patients' progress, records observations in patient medical records, and updates attending physicians directly when necessary.
• Teaches patients how to clean bandages, take medication, and follow post-surgical care instructions.
• Assists with transporting discharged patients as needed.
• Cross trains with other members of the Perioperative Services Nursing team in order to successfully perform various PACU, pre-operative and post-operative duties.
• Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing. Licensed in the state of Colorado as a Registered Nurse.
• A temporary permit issued by the Board of Nursing will be accepted until a permanent license is received if awaiting reciprocity.
• Must have current BLS card upon hire and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.
• ACLS and PALS certification is required within 6 months of initial employment and must maintain current certification status throughout GRHD employment.
• Prefer one year of professional nursing experience in a pre-operative, PACU or ICU patient care setting.
• Must be at least eighteen years of age.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise

Why Grand River Health?

As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritize exceptional patient-centered care over financial bottom lines. Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.