OR RN-Operating Room Registered Nurse

MercyOne; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Genesis is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to provide perioperative patient care in the intraoperative phase, serving neonates to geriatrics. The role includes scrubbing and circulating on cases, ensuring aseptic technique, and coordinating with the surgical team.

Minimum qualifications include an ADN; a BSN is preferred. Iowa RN license required; cross-state licensure may be needed. Day shift, 1.0 FTE, on-site at MercyOne Genesis in Davenport, IA.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing is required.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 aseptic technique standards.
• Communicates effectively with patients, staff, physicians and families.
• Participates in orientation and training of new personnel.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup and function.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day 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.

MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety.

Join the MercyOne Family! 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.

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.

Schedule

• 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week
• Day shift: 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
• On call rotation for weekend, holiday and night hours with a 30-minute response time

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degreein nursingrequired.
• Bachelor ofScience inNursing (BSN)preferred.
• Current Iowa RNlicense, (MercyOneGenesis - current Registered Nurse (RN) license in either Iowa or Illinois isrequiredat the time of hire. A secondary RN license for the other state must be obtained within 12 months of the hiredate.)
• Operating Room experience preferred.
• 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!

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.