Pre/Post Ambulatory Surgery RN- FT .9

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Des Moines, IA is seeking a perioperative registered nurse to provide intraoperative care in scrub and circulating roles. The role supports neonates to geriatrics, with a day shift and full-time schedule.

The nurse will prepare for cases, maintain aseptic technique, and collaborate with the OR team to ensure patient safety and efficient turnover. Iowa RN licensure and BLS are required or expected soon after hire.

Qualifications

• Current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse (Iowa).
• Operating Room experience preferred.
• BLS certification within six weeks of hire (American Heart Association).
• Mandatory Reporter abuse training completed within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs and circulates on cases independently, with minimal direction.
• Prepares for surgical cases efficiently, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia and OR staff.
• Maintains aseptic technique and a safe environment for patient and staff.
• Collects and analyzes data and assesses patient for nursing diagnoses.
• Communicates effectively with patient, staff, physicians and families.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup and function.
• Initiates and directs room turnover and cleanup.

Skills

Operating Room experience

BLS certification

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

RN license (Iowa)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides perioperative patient care, specifically in the intraoperative phase, in both the scrub and circulating roles according to established guidelines. Serves the population from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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 O.R. 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.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• 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 certified within six (6) weeks of hire. The acceptable credentialing body is the American Heart Association.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
• Ability to read, write and speak English language.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.