Perioperative RN: Scrub & Circulate (Day Shift)

MercyOne; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne in West Des Moines, IA seeks an experienced perioperative RN to provide intraoperative patient care in scrub and circulating roles, following established guidelines. This position requires call, weekends, nights and Holidays as scheduled.

Key duties include preparing for cases, maintaining aseptic technique, collecting data for nursing diagnoses, communicating with patients, families and OR staff, and directing room turnover.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
• Operating Room experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification within six (6) weeks of hire; BLS for Healthcare Providers accepted by AHA.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
• 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 OR 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.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

Operating Room experience

Basic Life Support (BLS)

English proficiency

Job description

MercyOne in West Des Moines, IA seeks an experienced perioperative RN to provide intraoperative patient care in scrub and circulating roles, following established guidelines. This position requires call, weekends, nights and Holidays as scheduled.

Key duties include preparing for cases, maintaining aseptic technique, collecting data for nursing diagnoses, communicating with patients, families and OR staff, and directing room turnover.