Perioperative RN: Procedural Float Specialist

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

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Full-time Registered Nurse for Perioperative Services. The role involves 12-hour day shifts with responsibilities across admission, transfer, and discharge, floating to cover all Perioperative areas as needed.

The ideal candidate will hold Iowa RN licensure, maintain BLS certification, and participate in ongoing clinical education, patient education, and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Requires current RN licensure in Iowa.
• BLS certification within six weeks of hire.
• Must complete Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three months.
• English language proficiency required.
• Supports and participates in Performance Improvement projects.
• Attends departmental meetings as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care to patients; develops and evaluates the care plan with physician input.
• Provides nursing care guided by physician orders and unit protocols.
• Communicates effectively with staff, physicians, patients, families and healthcare team.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities related to clinical knowledge.
• Mentors peers by sharing knowledge and skills.
• Delivers care preserving patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Considers safety, effectiveness and cost in planning and delivering care.
• Educates patients/families on health problems and solutions.
• Uses hospital information system to process orders and retrieve data.
• Maintains documentation requirements for patient records.
• Works independently with limited supervision under Nurse Practice Act and policies.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup and use.

Skills

RN license

BLS within 6 weeks

Mandatory Reporter training

English proficiency

Performance Improvement

Meeting attendance

Education

Registered Nurse licensure (Iowa)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Full-time Registered Nurse for Perioperative Services. The role involves 12-hour day shifts with responsibilities across admission, transfer, and discharge, floating to cover all Perioperative areas as needed.

The ideal candidate will hold Iowa RN licensure, maintain BLS certification, and participate in ongoing clinical education, patient education, and quality improvement activities.