RN Perioperative Nurse Part Time

Lucas County Health Center; Chariton (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Lucas County Health Center in Chariton, IA seeks a Surgical Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care across pre-operative, intra-operative and post-anesthesia phases. The role includes central sterile processing, room prep, scrub duties, and maintaining sterility and safety of all supplies and equipment.

Requirements include current Iowa RN licensure, ACLS/BLS/PALS within 6 months, mandatory reporter certification within 6 months, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa licensure as an Registered Nurse (RN).
• ACLS, BLS, & PALS certification within 6 months.
• Mandatory Reporter certification within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English well.
• Preferred experience: 1 year RN, scrubbing, AORN standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in all phases of surgery.
• Prepares the operating room and assists the surgeon as scrub.
• Ensures sterility and safety of supplies and equipment.
• Also performs central sterile processing functions.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Mandatory Reporter

RN licensure

Surgical scrub

English proficiency

Education

Registered Nurse licensure

Job description

• Provides direct patient care in all phases of surgery: Pre-operative, intra-operative, post anesthesia care unit, and post-operative. This position also requires central sterile processing functions. This includes cleaning, preparing/packaging of instruments, and sterilization of instruments and supplies.
• Prepares the operating room for surgery, assists the surgeon as scrub person, and ensures availability, sterility, and safety of all supplies and equipment in Surgery and Central Supply.

Days and Shifts

Work 3 days a week, Monday through Thursday, 7:00am-3:30pm or 8:00am-4:30pm, varied.

Department

Surgery

Requirements

Educational/Experience:

• Current Iowa licensure as a Registered Nurse
• ACLS, BLS, & PALS certification within 6 months
• Mandatory Reporter certification within 6 months of hire
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English well
• Preferred experience/knowledge: 1 year RN, scrubbing, AORN standards