Charge Registered Nurse Operating Room Weekend Option

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating 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.

St. Mary's Regional Hospital is seeking a dynamic Weekened Charge OR RN to lead our surgical nursing team. This role is ideal for a confident clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. As a Charge Nurse, you will coordinate daily OR operations, mentor staff, and ensure the highest standards of safety and efficiency in surgical services.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support OR nursing staff during surgical procedures

• Coordinate patient care from pre-op through post-op recovery

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety protocols, and regulatory standards

• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams

• Manage OR schedules, staffing assignments, and workflow optimization

• Provide hands-on clinical care and serve as a resource for complex cases

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff development

Qualifications:

• Current RN license in Colorado or compact state

• Minimum of 3 years of perioperative nursing experience

• Prior leadership or charge nurse experience preferred

• BLS and ACLS certifications required

• CNOR certification highly desirable

• Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills

Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Generous paid time off and extended illness bank

• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support

• Employee wellness programs and mental health resources

• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture

Outdoor Attractions Near Grand Junction:

Living in Grand Junction means you're surrounded by some of Colorado's most stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures:

• Western Colorado Botanical Gardens - A peaceful oasis with tropical plants, butterflies, and walking paths

• Grand Junction Adventures - Guided rafting, climbing, and outdoor excursions for thrill-seekers

• Las Colonias Trail - A scenic riverside path perfect for walking, biking, and birdwatching

• Columbine Park - A family-friendly green space with playgrounds and shaded picnic areas

• Royal Gorge Bridge & Park - One of the world's highest suspension bridges with zip lines and panoramic views

• Las Colonias Park - A sprawling park with amphitheater, paddleboarding, and dog-friendly areas

• Colorado National Monument - Towering red rock canyons and dramatic overlooks for hiking and photography

You:

You bring your body, mind, heart and spirit to your work as a Weekend Operating Room Registered Nurse Shift Coordinator / Charge Registered Nurse.

You know how to stay organized and move fast. You respond calmly in high pressure situations.

You're generous with your thoughts, your partnerships, and especially your passion for patient care.

You're great at what you do, but you want to be part of something even greater. Because you believe that while individuals can be strong, the right team is invincible.

Us:

St. Mary's Regional Hospital is part of Intermountain Health, a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. Our 346-bed regional medical center is in Grand Junction, one of the most beautiful places on earth. Our mission is to bring health and hope to the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other.

Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body: it encompasses body, mind and social well-being. To that end, we've launched a Healthy Living program to address your holistic health. Healthy Living includes financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling and paid time off. We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning.

We:

Together we'll align mission and careers, values and workplace. We'll honor each other's dignity and surpass the standards we set. We'll encourage joy, demand safety and take pride in our integrity.

We'll laugh at each other's jokes (even the bad ones). We'll hello and high five. We'll celebrate milestones and acknowledge the value of spirituality in healing.

We're proud of what we know, which includes how much there is to learn. And instead of placing blame we'll learn and grow together.

Schedule:

• Three 12 hour Shifts

• Weekend Nights

• Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7pm - 7:30 am

Your day:

As a Weekend OR RN Shift Coordinator / Charge RN you need to know how to:

• Supervise and/or provide direct patient care. Assist and support staff in responding to and problem-solving situations related to patient/ family complaints, Physician concerns, risk management, associate safety, and Hospital safety.

• Respond to patient emergencies as needed. Respond as the charge or lead person for disasters.

• Collaborate with the staffing office and adjust numbers of staff for census changes during the shift.

• Communicate with the oncoming Charge Nurse about census, staffing, pending admissions and discharges, any problems they need to be aware of, and any patient information that will be helpful in making assignments.

• Support unit management team in managing department productivity/staffing and timekeeping and coordinating unit activities.

• Perform evaluations, coaching and disciplinary actions as needed.

• Participate in hospital committees as unit representative as needed.

Your experience:

We hire people, not resumes. But we also expect excellence, which is why we require:

• ASN / ADN from an accredited program with the ability to obtain your BSN from an accredited program within four (4) years of hire unless you possess a minimum of fifteen (15) years of proven continuous Registered Nurse experience in an acute care setting, required.

• Current Colorado RN license or compact license with the ability to obtain Colorado RN license, required.

• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association or the ability to obtain within sixty (60) days of hire (with prior approval), required (ACLS/NRP/PALS as approp.