OR Nurse (RN)

Stewart Memorial Community Hospital; Lake City (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (shared)

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life insurance (1.5-x annual salary)

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Retirement 403(b) with 50% company match

Job summary

Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, IA is seeking a dedicated OR Nurse to provide top-quality care to patients in a variety of surgical procedures. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires a current Iowa RN license and ACLS/PALS certifications.

Your roles will include assisting physicians, performing monitoring functions, and managing patient care with a strong commitment to rural healthcare. Join us and support our community with your nursing expertise!

Qualifications

• Must have good communication skills to support diverse patient needs.
• Current Iowa Registered Nurse License is mandatory.
• OR experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgery.
• Assist physicians with examinations and procedures.
• Perform circulating functions during surgical procedures.

Skills

Communication with patients and families

Advocacy for patient well-being

Operating Room experience

Emergency medical care

Education

2-Year Degree

Current Iowa Registered Nurse License

Current ACLS and PALS certification or eligibility to obtain

Tools

Epic

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Stewart Memorial Community Hospital – Lake City, IA 51449

Education Level: 2‑Year Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

Position Type: Full‑Time (up to 36‑40 hours a week). Days: Monday–Friday. Hours may vary based on department needs. Call during the week 1–2 days, call every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays.

Typical office hours are 6:30am to 3:00pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; remaining hours are divided between Wednesday and Friday depending on the weekly surgery schedule. One holiday a year is scheduled for call.

Responsibilities

As an OR nurse, you will provide nursing care our patients receive before, during and after surgery. Our patients will count on you to communicate and advocate on behalf of their physical and emotional well‑being to family, other staff and physicians. Patients are diverse in their needs and will span neonatal to geriatric populations.

• Assist physicians with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient, emergency medical, and trauma patient care.
• Direct or perform the functions and activities in the ambulatory surgery area, operating room, and recovery room following evidence‑based policies, procedures, and standards.
• Perform circulating functions including monitoring, recording, and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
• Maintain a positive attitude, passion for rural healthcare, and a commitment to community.
• Support a 3‑room surgical suite with specialties in General, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Cataract and Podiatry.

Position Requirements

• Current Iowa Registered Nurse License.
• Current ACLS and PALS certification or eligibility to obtain.
• OR experience preferred.
• Epic experience preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (shared).
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• 1.5‑x annual salary life insurance, employer paid.
• Short‑Term Disability, employer paid.
• Long‑Term Disability, employer paid.
• Retirement 403(b) with 50% company match (maximum 3% match).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stewart Memorial Community Hospital and all affiliated organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE) and prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, U.S. veteran status, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, data association preferences, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual.