Perioperative RN – Intraop Care (Day Shift, Outpatient)

Mercy Cedar Rapids; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking an Registered Staff Nurse to provide competent, compassionate care in an outpatient surgical center. You will collaborate with the unit team to identify clinical needs, develop care plans, and educate patients and families.

The role requires current RN licensure and BLS, with a focus on safety, documentation, and patient-centered communication across shifts and departments.

Qualifications

• Sound background in basic nursing principles and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in unit specific skills.
• Ability to provide safe and effective basic nursing care with excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Communicate accurate information during handoffs to ensure best patient outcomes.
• Assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate based on patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families about care and procedures.
• Direct licensed and non-licensed staff in the provision of care as assigned.
• Maintain real-time documentation per hospital policy.

Skills

Nursing principles

Unit-specific skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

CPR certification

Job description

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking an Registered Staff Nurse to provide competent, compassionate care in an outpatient surgical center. You will collaborate with the unit team to identify clinical needs, develop care plans, and educate patients and families.

The role requires current RN licensure and BLS, with a focus on safety, documentation, and patient-centered communication across shifts and departments.