Operating Room RN — Acute Surgery (Part-Time)

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health’s Iowa Lutheran Hospital is seeking an OR Registered Nurse on a part-time basis. The role supports patients of all ages across orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, urology, and robotics in a busy operating room.

Ideal candidates hold Iowa RN licensure with at least 12 months acute RN experience. Residency programs are available for new graduates. The position requires flexibility for on-call overnight and weekend/holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or IA Board of Nursing approved nursing program.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
• Minimum of twelve months acute RN experience.
• RN Residency program for new graduates or those new to the department within UnityPoint Health – Des Moines.
• Level 3 Medium Work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates nursing care to patients using the nursing process.
• Completes documentation to ensure an accurate record of patient care.
• Uses critical thinking in independent judgments and maintains knowledge of patient conditions.
• Collaborates with physicians and other professionals in planning and implementing care.
• Assesses patient and family needs, provides teaching to facilitate discharge planning, and arranges referrals for continuity of care.
• Maintains a holistic approach considering physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety factors for the patient age group.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality of care, patient and employee safety, and customer service.

Skills

Critical thinking

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Graduate nursing program

Job description

UnityPoint Health’s Iowa Lutheran Hospital is seeking an OR Registered Nurse on a part-time basis. The role supports patients of all ages across orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, urology, and robotics in a busy operating room.

Ideal candidates hold Iowa RN licensure with at least 12 months acute RN experience. Residency programs are available for new graduates. The position requires flexibility for on-call overnight and weekend/holiday coverage.