RN - Ortho/Neuro Surgery Days

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a perioperative Registered Nurse to provide intraoperative care in scrub and circulating roles. The role covers neonate to geriatric patients, with on-call, weekends, nights and holidays as scheduled.

Responsibilities include preparing for cases, maintaining aseptic technique, and supporting the OR team. Requires Iowa RN license, OR experience preferred, BLS within 6 weeks, and mandatory reporter training within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Active RN license issued in Iowa or compact state.
• OR experience preferred.
• BLS certification within 6 weeks of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs and circulates on cases independently, with minimal direction.
• Prepares for surgical cases, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia and OR team.
• Provides a safe environment by aseptic technique and by controlling the environment.
• Collects and analyzes data and assesses patient for nursing diagnosis.
• Communicates effectively with patient, staff, physicians, and families.
• Initiates and directs room cleanup and turnover.

Skills

OR experience

Read/write English

Education

Registered Nurse license (Iowa)

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:

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. This position requires call, weekends, nights and Holidays as scheduled.

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. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• 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.