RN Acute - Operating Room - FT Days with On Call

Grinnell Chamber Of Commerce; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated RN for the Operating Room to provide exceptional perioperative care. This role involves assessing patients, developing care plans, and utilizing advanced medical equipment. Ideal candidates will have a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient safety. Join a team that values clinical excellence and patient-centered care, while enjoying a supportive environment focused on professional growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months hospital clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Iowa in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized perioperative care based on Standards of Care/Practice.
• Develops individualized care plans collaboratively with patients and families.
• Delivers high-quality care utilizing the nursing process.

Skills

Perioperative Care

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Critical Thinking

Patient Education

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BSN degree preferred

Tools

Cardiac Monitors

Infusion Pumps

Electrocautery

Robotics

Laparoscopic Equipment

Scopes (e.g., Colonoscopes, EGD)

Job description

RN Acute - Operating Room - FT Days with On Call

Full time

Posted: 04/30/2025

Unity Point - Grinnell

Description

Responsibilities

• Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
• Provides specialized perioperative care based on Standards of Care/Practice to patients of all ages undergoing procedures ranging from complex surgery to routine procedures and emergency surgery. Maintains direct responsibility for nursing care of assigned patients within the registered nurse scope of practice.
• Assesses the perioperative patient's physiological and psychosocial status to develop a nursing care plan with goals based on nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
• Receives and accurately processes physician orders via telephone, verbal, and written communication, utilizing read-back process.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications, their correct administration, and documentation, following medication administration rights and processes.
• Sets up, operates, and monitors specialized patient care equipment such as cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, electrocautery, robotics, laparoscopic, arthroscopic, and scopes like colonoscopes/EGD for pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative care.
• Assesses patient and family needs, provides education, and makes referrals to ensure continuity of care.
• Develops individualized care plans collaboratively with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Completes documentation promptly in the electronic health record to maintain an accurate legal record.
• Delivers high-quality care utilizing the nursing process, demonstrating clinical skills in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards.
• Uses a holistic approach considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and other relevant factors appropriate to patient age and needs.
• Delegates and directs healthcare team members within their scope of practice, holding them accountable.
• Applies critical thinking to develop nursing interventions, maintaining responsibility and accountability for patient conditions.

Patient Education and Safety

• Assesses and selects appropriate teaching strategies based on patient and family age, culture, gender, readiness, and comprehension.
• Consults hospital resources for specialized perioperative education.
• Prioritizes patient and workplace safety by preventing errors, accidents, and infections; reports concerns immediately.
• Participates actively in department performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education:
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• BSN degree preferred

• Experience:
• Minimum 6 months hospital clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency
• Previous operating room experience

• Licenses/Certifications:
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Iowa in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (must be current or obtained within 3 months of hire)
• ACLS certification (must be obtained within the first year of employment)
• CNOR certification preferred
• Valid driver's license for work-related driving

Contact Us Today

641-236-6555

Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce
833 4th Avenue, PO Box 538
Grinnell, IA 50112

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