OR ORTHO TEAM LEAD

Trinity Health; Clive (IA); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Trinity Health in Iowa is seeking a dedicated perioperative nurse to provide intraoperative patient care, serving diverse ages from neonate to geriatric. You will scrub and circulate with the surgical team.

Responsibilities include preparing for cases, maintaining aseptic technique, and ensuring patient safety throughout procedures. The role requires on-call, weekends, nights and holidays as scheduled.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced OR environment.

Qualificações

• Current Iowa RN license or compact license.
• OR experience preferred.
• BLS certification within 6 weeks of hire.
• Proof of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within 3 months.
• English reading, writing and speaking proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Scrub and circulate on cases independently.
• Prepare for surgical cases and anticipate needs.
• Maintain aseptic technique and a safe OR environment.
• Communicate with patients, staff, physicians, and families.
• Assist in room turnover and turnover logistics.

Conhecimentos

Registered Nurse license (Iowa)

OR experience

BLS certification

English proficiency

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift

Description:

• GENERAL SUMMARY: 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 requires call, weekends, nights and Holidays as scheduled.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - 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.

  MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: - 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 inservices.

• MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  Possession of a current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.Operating Room experience preferred.Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.Ability to read, write and speak English language.

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.