RN-Surgical Services (PRN)

Boonehospital; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

HSA

Life insurance

Aflac

Disability coverage

Wellness program

IPERS

EAP

Onsite Cafeteria

Job summary

Boone County Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to support Surgical Services as a PRN, day shift. The role shares responsibility with the health care team to provide comprehensive patient care in the OR, PACU and related tasks.

Requirements include Iowa RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS and Mandatory Reporter; 1 year of RN experience in OR or ambulatory settings preferred. Competitive benefits; IPERS and more are offered.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the State of Iowa.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS & Mandatory Reporter certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Performs circulator responsibilities in accordance with unit standards.
• Keeps track of needles, sponges, and instrumentation.
• Assists the scrub nurse with delegated tasks.
• Identifies patient problems and communicates with physicians and OR team.
• Participates in orientation and unit-based training for new staff.
• Contributes to cost-containment and uses resources appropriately.
• Serves on committees or special projects as needed.

Education

RN license Iowa

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Mandatory Reporter

Job description

Nursing…Be a part of our team! We offer a team approach to healthcare and patient care is priority!

Department: Surgical Services

Position Description: Registered Nurse (RN)

Status: PRN

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 comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include:

• 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

PRN employees are eligible for select benefits including IPERS, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free access to the onsite fitness room, and onsite cafeteria access.

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.