Surgical Services RN (PRN) - Critical Access Care

Van Buren County Hospital; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Van Buren County Hospital in Iowa is seeking a PRN Surgical Services Registered Nurse (RN) to join our operating environment. This role provides specialized nursing care across the surgical continuum and supports safe, patient-centered services in a Critical Access Hospital setting.

You will coordinate care before, during, and after procedures, serve as circulating nurse and scrub assistant as qualified, and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the care team.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the State of Iowa or compact state eligibility.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification or ability to obtain within the introductory period.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide nursing care throughout the surgical continuum.
• Serve as the circulating nurse during surgical procedures and scrub role when competency is demonstrated.
• Promote patient safety through sterile technique and surgical safety standards.
• Participate in surgical counts, specimen management, patient positioning, and Universal Protocol/Surgical Time Out.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, Sterile Processing, and team to ensure exceptional patient care.
• Participate in on-call coverage for Surgical Services.
• Provide nursing support in the Wound Treatment & Infusion Center as needed.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with standards.
• Engage in departmental quality improvement, competency validation, and continuing professional development.

Education

Registered Nurse license in Iowa or compact state eligibility

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification or ability to obtain within introductory period

Job description

Van Buren County Hospital in Iowa is seeking a PRN Surgical Services Registered Nurse (RN) to join our operating environment. This role provides specialized nursing care across the surgical continuum and supports safe, patient-centered services in a Critical Access Hospital setting.

You will coordinate care before, during, and after procedures, serve as circulating nurse and scrub assistant as qualified, and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the care team.