PRN Registered Nurse - Surgery

Madison County Health Care System; Winterset (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Madison County Health Care System in Winterset, IA seeks a Registered Nurse for flexible PRN opportunities in the operating room, procedure room, and PACU. Under supervision, you will deliver skilled nursing care, coordinate patient scheduling, and support anesthesia teams.

Candidates must hold an Iowa RN license with ACLS, BLS, and PALS, have strong communication, and prefer OR experience. This PRN role offers varied shifts, professional growth, and the chance to contribute to a

Qualifications

• Current Iowa RN license to practice nursing.
• Certification in ACLS, BLS, and PALS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One year operating room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services in the operating room, procedure room, PACU and same day surgery area.
• Schedule patients and provide pre-op teaching.
• Circulate in OR and assist with operative procedures and anesthesia; supervise non-professional caregivers as needed.

Skills

English communication

Patient care

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Job description

• Location 300 W HUTCHINGS ST,WINTERSET, IA, 50273-2104,United States


• Base Pay $30.78 - $46.17 / Hour


• Employee Type PRN NON EXEMPT

Contact information

• Name Gabby Wagner


• Phone [phone] ext 231


• Email [e-mail]

Description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs professional nursing services in the operating room, procedure room, post anesthesia care unit, and same day surgery area in accordance with professional nursing standards, Hospital policies and practices, and physician preferences. Duties include, but are not limited to, patient scheduling; pre-op teaching; OR circulating; assisting with operative procedures and anesthesia; and providing direction for non-professional care givers.

Shift: PRN - As Needed

PRN (as needed) positions are not guaranteed a specific number of hours or shifts per pay period. PRN employees are scheduled based on departmental needs, staffing levels, and availability. Employees in PRN positions are expected to maintain the required level of availability and work the minimum shifts/hours outlined by the department to remain in PRN status. Scheduling needs may vary, and available shifts are not guaranteed.

Requirements

Education:Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure/certification:Current RN license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa and certification in ACLS, BLS, and PALS required. Successful completion of chemotherapy drug administration class or successful completion upon first class offering following hire.

Previous Work Experience:One year operating room experience in an acute care facility preferred.

Skills:Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English with people from diverse

professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds both orally and in writing. Ability to read and understand/follow written and verbal directions. Must be able to direct the work of others while personally handling multiple tasks in a variety of situations. Requires organizational and self motivational skills in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks. Must demonstrate ability to utilize effective decision-making and problem solving techniques. Ability to work independently and interdependently with the health care team and community resources. Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations and focused amid interruptions in a potentially fast paced environment.