RN-Surgical Services (PRN)

Boone County Hospital; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 4,477,000 - 6,358,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Life Insurance

Short-term and long-term disability"

Wellness program and reimbursement

Onsite fitness room access

Generous PTO accrual

IPERS

EAP

Onsite Cafeteria

Job summary

Boone County Hospital in Boone, IA, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Surgical Services department. This PRN position involves providing patient care with a team-centered approach across the OR and related areas, including admissions and discharges.

Shifts are Days, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. plus call hours, with variable weekday scheduling. Iowa RN license and BLS/ACLS/PALS plus Mandatory Reporter training are required.

Qualifications

• Current RN License in the State of Iowa with valid BLS, ACLS, PALS and Mandatory Reporter training.
• Prior OR or Ambulatory Surgery experience is preferred but not required.
• PRN status requires flexibility and good teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Performs circulator responsibilities in accordance with unit standards on all assigned procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of table set-ups, instrumentation, and surgeon preferences for cases.
• Keeps track of needles, sponges, and instrumentation.
• Provides assistance to the scrub nurse by performing delegated tasks.
• Identifies patient problems and reports to physicians and other OR team members.
• Pursues appropriate educational programs to close learning gaps.
• Participates in unit-based orientation for new employees.
• Uses resources efficiently and seeks opportunities for cost containment.
• Serves on committees or performs special projects as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Maintains competency through annual skills assessments.
• Serves as a member of a call team for after-hours procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

RN license in 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.