Orthopedic OR RN: Weekday Schedule, Growth & Impact

Iowa Ortho; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Profit-sharing

Employee discounts

Job summary

Iowa Ortho is seeking a skilled surgical RN to provide perioperative patient care for outpatient procedures, covering preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. The role supports diverse age groups from infant to geriatric in a drama-free, team-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate has Iowa RN licensure and OR nursing experience, with ACLS/BCLS certifications and a commitment to documentation and patient safety.

Qualifications

• R.N. with license to practice in State of Iowa.
• OR nursing experience preferred.
• Mandatory reporting course within previous 5 years.
• Scrub tech abilities preferred but not required.
• Maintains BCLS qualification.
• Maintains ACLS qualification, or obtains within 6 months of hire.
• Excellent documentation habits.
• IV skill preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and evaluate outpatients perioperatively in an efficient and caring manner to provide for a smooth patient flow throughout their experience.
• Collects, assesses, and analyzes patient data using nursing diagnoses to develop plan of care.
• Responsible for obtaining appropriate lab specimens.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment and stays abreast of current perioperative nursing trends.
• Review outpatient charts immediately preoperatively to ensure completeness, including completion of all preoperative consents.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with staff, physicians, patients, families and other health care team members.
• Conduct assessments according to facility guidelines.
• Prepares for surgical cases in an efficient manner, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia, and other surgical 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.
• Circulates cases independently as assigned.
• Provides airway management.
• Ongoing physiological assessment through all phases of the surgical experience, including medication and pain management.
• Participates in the performance improvement process. Assists with regulatory compliance throughout the organization.
• Demonstrates competence in specified computer applications.
• Adheres to all Joint Commission standards and CMS Rules and Regulations.

Skills

IV skills

Documentation

Education

RN license to practice in Iowa

ACLS certification

BCLS certification

Job description

Iowa Ortho is seeking a skilled surgical RN to provide perioperative patient care for outpatient procedures, covering preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. The role supports diverse age groups from infant to geriatric in a drama-free, team-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate has Iowa RN licensure and OR nursing experience, with ACLS/BCLS certifications and a commitment to documentation and patient safety.