RN-Surgical Services

Boone County Hospital; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Life insurance

Aflac

Short-term and long-term disability

Wellness program

Onsite fitness room

PTO accrual (Generous)

IPERS

EAP

Onsite Cafeteria

Job summary

Boone County Hospital in Boone, IA is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join Surgical Services. The role shares care responsibilities within the health care team, focusing on patient needs and efficient OR operations.

Responsibilities include performing circulator duties, maintaining instruments, and coordinating with the scrub nurse. A current Iowa RN license and BLS/ACLS/PALS are required; one year of OR or ambulatory surgery experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of Iowa.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and Mandatory Reporter certifications.
• One year RN experience in multiple specialties (preferred).
• OR/ambulatory surgery experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs circulator responsibilities in accordance with unit standards on all assigned procedures.
• Maintains instrument sets and surgeon's preference cards for all cases.
• Keeps track of needles, sponges, and instrumentation.
• Assists scrub nurse with delegated tasks.
• Identifies patient problems and reports to physicians and OR team.
• Participates in orientation for new employees to prepare duties.
• Identifies cost-containment opportunities.
• Serves on committees or performs special projects as needed.
• Maintains competency through annual skills assessment.
• Serves as a call team member for after-hours procedures.

Skills

Circulator duties

Surgical instrumentation

Team coordination

Cost containment

Mentoring/orientation

Education

RN License Iowa

BLS/ACLS/PALS & Mandatory Reporter

One year OR/ambulatory surgery experience (preferred)

Job description

Nursing…Be a part of our team! We offer a team approach to healthcare and a competitive benefits package.

Department: Surgical Services

Position Description: Registered Nurse (RN)

Status: Part-Time with Benefits, 24 Hours per Week plus Call Hours

Shift: Days

Shift Time Schedule: 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. plus Call Hours.

Days: Variable Days (Monday- Friday) plus Call Hours

Salary Scale: $32.50 - $46.15

We offer competitive pay and a great benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Aflac
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Wellness program and reimbursement
• Free access to Boone County Hospital’s onsite fitness room
• Generous PTO Accrual Plan
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Onsite Cafeteria

Position Summary

Shares the responsibility with other members of the health care team to provide care for the patient that is designed to meet his/her total needs. Responsible for the knowledge of aseptic technique, basic knowledge of operative procedures, and instrumentation. Responsible for tasks that extend beyond patient care which are required for the efficient organization and management of the O.R., including admitting and discharging patients, PACU, Circulator/Endoscopy.

Education/Qualifications Required

Current RN License in the State of Iowa. BLS, ACLS, PALS & Mandatory Reporter.

Experience Required

• 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse in multiple specialties (preferred, not required).
• Registered Nurse with Operating Room or Ambulatory Surgery setting experience (preferred, not required).

Essential Functions

• Performs circulator responsibilities in accordance with unit standards on all assigned procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of table set-ups, instrumentation, surgeon's preference cards, etc., for all assigned cases.
• Keeps track of all needles, sponges, and instrumentation.
• Provides assistance to the scrub nurse by performing delegated tasks.
• Accepts responsibility to identify patient problems and reports to physicians and other O.R. team members.
• Identifies individual learning needs and pursues appropriate educational programs.
• Participates in unit-based plan for orientation of new employees to prepare them for their specific duties and responsibilities.
• Utilizes resources appropriately and identifies opportunities for cost-containment.
• Serves on committees or performs special projects as needed.
• Performs other duties of a related nature as required.
• Maintains competency through educational opportunities and annual skills assessment.
• Serves as a member of a call team for after hour procedures.

Working Conditions

PPE: Eye protection, face shield, various PPE according to hospital policy

Clothing: Chemical resistant scrubs

Environmental: Wet/humid, chemicals, normal conditions for hearing/noise, exposure to unpleasant sight/smell/infectious disease

Sensory: Hearing, vision, color vision, talking-ordinary conversation, loudly or quickly, hearing-ability to hear alarms, radio/phone, and instructions from others.