OR RN: Perioperative Nurse (Day Shift, Call & Holidays)

Trinityhealth; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinityhealth in Des Moines, IA seeks a perioperative nurse to provide intraoperative care in both scrub and circulating roles across all age groups. This full-time, day-shift position requires call, weekends, nights and holidays as scheduled.

Iowa RN license with OR experience preferred, BLS within 6 weeks, and English language proficiency are required. Commitment to patient-centered care and adherence to aseptic technique are essential, along with teamwork and effective communication with

Qualifications

• Possession of a current RN license issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
• Operating Room experience preferred.
• BLS certified within six weeks of hire.
• Proof of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three months.
• Ability to read, write and speak English language.

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 aseptic technique and by controlling the 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 and disposition of specimens.
• Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities.

Skills

Nursing license (RN) IA

Operating Room experience

BLS certification

Mandatory Reporter abuse training

English proficiency

Job description

Trinityhealth in Des Moines, IA seeks a perioperative nurse to provide intraoperative care in both scrub and circulating roles across all age groups. This full-time, day-shift position requires call, weekends, nights and holidays as scheduled.

Iowa RN license with OR experience preferred, BLS within 6 weeks, and English language proficiency are required. Commitment to patient-centered care and adherence to aseptic technique are essential, along with teamwork and effective communication with