OR Nurse (RN)

Van Buren County Hospital; Keosauqua (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for cross-training

Community-based hospital environment

Job summary

A community-based healthcare facility in Keosauqua, Iowa is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to support Operating Room services and assist with wound treatment and infusion services. The role involves direct patient care, adhering to safety standards, and maintaining compliance with hospital policies. Candidates should have a degree in nursing, an Iowa RN license, and skills in clinical judgment and communication. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative care environment.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa RN license or compact license eligible to practice in Iowa.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to surgical patients across the perioperative continuum.
• Function as scrub nurse and/or circulating nurse as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with infection control and safety standards.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

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Van Buren County Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to support Operating Room services, with occasional rotation into wound treatment and infusion services. This position practices professional nursing under the Iowa Professional Nursing Practice Act and provides direct patient care while supporting surgical, outpatient, and interdisciplinary care needs.

Provide professional nursing care to surgical patients across the perioperative continuum

Apply principles of surgical asepsis and sterile technique

Function as scrub nurse and/or circulating nurse as assigned

Prepare and position patients to prevent complications and ensure safety

Maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments

Operate and assist with specialized OR and central sterile equipment

Administer medications, IV therapy, wound care, and other nursing interventions

Rotate into wound treatment and infusion services as operational needs require

Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EHR

Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing staff, and families

Participate in discharge planning, patient education, and care coordination

Maintain compliance with infection control, safety standards, and hospital policies

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current Iowa RN license or compact license eligible to practice in Iowa

BLS required

ACLS required or willingness to obtain

Previous OR experience preferred; cross-training supported

Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication skills

Hospital operating room and outpatient clinical settings

Exposure to surgical environments, equipment, latex, and clinical chemicals

Physical requirements include standing, lifting, pushing/pulling, and fine motor skills

Why Work at VBCH

Community-based hospital with a collaborative care culture

Opportunities for cross-training and professional growth

The mission of Van Buren County Hospital is to provide patients and staff with a superior experience by working as one to deliver compassionate and personalized healthcare close to home.

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