Perioperative RN: Scrub & Circulate, Day Shift

MercyOne; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne West Des Moines, IA seeks a perioperative registered nurse to provide intraoperative care in both scrub and circulating roles. This 12-hour day shift position requires call, weekends, nights, and holidays as scheduled, with a strong commitment to patient-centered perioperative care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the surgical team, anesthesia, and staff to ensure aseptic technique and patient safety.

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.
• Participates in orientation and training of new personnel.
• Assists in maintenance of physician's preference cards and other OR resources.
• Utilizes computer in surgical documentation, disposition of specimens and obtaining pertinent information.
• Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.
• Attends department meetings and inservices

Job description

MercyOne West Des Moines, IA seeks a perioperative registered nurse to provide intraoperative care in both scrub and circulating roles. This 12-hour day shift position requires call, weekends, nights, and holidays as scheduled, with a strong commitment to patient-centered perioperative care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the surgical team, anesthesia, and staff to ensure aseptic technique and patient safety.