OR Lifestyle RN-Operating Room Registered Nurse

MercyOne; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque, IA is seeking a full-time Operating Room Registered Nurse for night shift. The role involves scrubbing and circulating on cases, ensuring aseptic technique and patient safety, and collaborating with the surgical team.

The position requires an Associate Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred), current Iowa RN license, 2+ years OR experience, BLS, and compliance with training. MercyOne offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• BSN preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license; Illinois license backup within 12 months.
• Minimum 2 years operating room experience.
• American Heart Association BLS required.
• Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months of hire.
• Able to work in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Honesty, integrity and caring in professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs and circulates on cases independently with minimal direction.
• Prepares for surgical cases efficiently, anticipating needs.
• Maintains aseptic technique and patient safety.
• Communicates effectively with patients, staff, physicians, and families.
• Manages room setup, turnover and equipment knowledge.
• Participates in orientation and training of new personnel.
• Documents surgical procedures and dispositions in the chart.
• Adheres to hospital policies and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Effective communication

Patient safety focus

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Current Iowa RN license (Illinois license backup within 12 months)

Job description

Employment Type:Full time Shift:Night Shift Description:At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities - that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Dubuque, located right on the Mississippi River, is known for its historic charm and has a cost of living approximately 12% below the U.S. average. The Dubuque Community School District is highly regarded, and the city offers private schools plus colleges like Loras College and Clarke University. Families enjoy cultural attractions such as the National Mississippi River Museum, arts festivals and an abundance of parks and trails.

As the region's leading hospital, MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center offers the only Level II NICU and the most comprehensive cardiology center in the tri-state area. It holds Magnet designation (fifth consecutive cycle), CMS 5-star quality rating and national recognition including Fortune/IBM Watson's 100 Top Hospitals. It's a Wellmark Blue Distinction Center+ for maternity and earns American Heart Association awards - Stroke Gold Plus, Mission: Lifeline NSTEMI and STEMI Gold. It recently celebrated 100 years of American Heart Association membership.

We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse!

An Operating Room Registered Nurse at MercyOne provides perioperative patient care, specifically in the intraoperative phase, in both the scrub and circulating roles according to established guidelines. Serves the population from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

This position will be full-time exempt and paid a weekly salary to provide on-call coverage Sunday PM - Friday AM.

• .9 status - 8:30 pm each evening to 7:00 am the next morning
• 1.0 status - 6:00 pm each evening to 7:00 am the next morning

The weekly salary will be paid at base rate, regardless of whether the colleague is called to come in.

A commitment to work one shift a pay period Sunday PM - Friday AM will be in place at the discretion of the manager.

The exempt colleague will be scheduled within the holiday call rotation.

Must be within a 30 minute response time.

Essential Functions:

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health and MercyOne Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Scrubs and circulates on cases independently, with minimal direction.
• Prepares for surgical cases in an efficient manner, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia and other O.R. team members.
• Provides a safe environment for patient and staff by implementing standards of aseptic technique and by controlling the physical and psychological aspects of that environment.
• Collects and analyzes data and assesses patient in developing nursing diagnosis.
• Communicates effectively with the patient, staff, physicians, and families.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up and function.
• Initiates and directs room clean up and turnover.
• Participates in orientation and training of new personnel.
• Assists in maintenance of physician's preference cards and other O.R. resource material.
• Utilizes computer in surgical documentation, disposition of specimens and obtaining pertinent information.
• Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.
• Attends department meetings and in-services.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license, (MercyOneGenesis - current Registered Nurse (RN) license in either Iowa or Illinois is required at the time of hire. A secondary RN license for the other state must be obtained within 12 months of the hire date.)
• Minimum of 2 years Operating Room experience required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter - Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health and MercyOne.

• Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.