Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room, Mercy Cedar Rapids

Mercy Cedar Rapids; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room. The role involves delivering patient-centered care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and maintaining high standards of nursing practice. Candidates should have a nursing degree, relevant certifications, and a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Signing Bonus of up to $30,000

Friendly work environment

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Iowa required.
• Certification in Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support needed.
• Commitment to ongoing self-development and training.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care following nursing standards and policies.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Maintains documentation of nursing care and patient assessments.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Patient Care

Customer Service Skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room, Mercy Cedar Rapids

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 7930

External Applicants Earn Up to $30,000 Signing Bonus!

Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts M-F and call every 7th weekend. No call on weekdays. This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by being a competent, respectful, and compassionate professional who is able to safely, appropriately, accurately, efficiently and independently follow Mercy's standards along with policies and procedures while caring for patients. The Registered Staff Nurse works with the unit specific team members to identify clinical problems, develop a plan, and educate patients and families. Job Duties
Delegates to other staff registered nurse, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, patient care technicians, unit secretaries, and other staff positions specific to the department. Provides ongoing education to patients and families Communicates and collaborates effectively with all members of the healthcare team Adheres to and promotes patient safety practices throughout the patient experience Responds within scope of practice to emergencies and life-threatening conditions Demonstrate effective and age appropriate communication as well as the ability to understand the needs of the patient including non-verbal communication, fears, anxieties and language/cultural barriers Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitor and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment Functions as a role model for current and new staff by creating a healthy work environment to facilitate the department's or unit's ability to meet identified goals and objectives Maintains accurate and real time documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, according to hospital policy and procedure related to documentation parameters Demonstrates critical thinking skills and judgment necessary to implement a patient plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures Continually assesses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care based on a patient centered care model Demonstrates competent assessment, planning, intervention, coordination and evaluation skills based on the individual patient plan of care Ensure that accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families, and co-workers at hand-offs and other times as needed. Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome
Department Specific Duties
Maintains proper sterile technique throughout the procedure by diligent observation, instruction and supervision in the use of sterile technique. Assures that all areas of procedure documentation are complete and accurate Monitors supply usage in the OR to ensure accurate charges are submitted Demonstrates critical thinking skills in anticipating the needs of the OR Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a specialty team Performs Surgical Assistant duties as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Sound background in basic nursing principles and procedures. Demonstrates competency in unit specific skills. Demonstrates ability to provide safe and effective basic nursing care. Role Models exemplary customer service skills including verbal and non-verbal skills and proper phone etiquette. Creates a welcoming environment for all healthcare team members. Committed to ongoing self-development and learning.
Professional Experience
OR experience preferred.
Education
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred.
Licensure, Certification, Registration
Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Iowa or compact state required. Current certification in Basic Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required. Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support or obtain within 6 months of hire based on specialty team Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.
Physical Demand Requirements
Heavy: Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. to waist and shoulder height on frequent basis Able to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasional basis for assist with patient transfers Rare lifting of up to 100 lbs. for controlled falls Able to lift 15 lbs. overhead on occasional basis. Able to push and pull of up to 20 lbs. of horizontal force on frequent basis, up to 35 lbs. of horizontal force on occasional basis and up to 50 lbs. of horizontal force on rare basis Ability to administer CPR

About the company

656 Mercy Medical Center is a Catholic hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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