West Des Moines Surgery- Registered Nurse

MercyOne Medical Group; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group in West Des Moines, IA seeks a part-time perioperative nurse to join the surgical services team. The role covers intraoperative scrub and circulating duties, with daytime shifts and call requirements, including weekends and holidays.

You will ensure patient safety through aseptic technique, collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia, and support room setup, turnover, and documentation. Previous OR experience preferred; strong communication and data recording skills

Qualifications

• Perioperative nursing experience in scrub and circulating roles.
• Ability to work independently with OR team.
• Experience with aseptic technique and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and circulate on cases independently.
• Prepare for surgical cases and anticipate needs.
• Provide safe environment with aseptic technique.
• Collect and analyze data to support nursing diagnoses.
• Communicate effectively with patient, staff, physicians, families.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment setup and function.
• Initiate and direct room cleanup and turnover.

Skills

Scrub nurse

Circulating nurse

Aseptic technique

Communication

Data collection

Equipment knowledge

Room turnover

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: GENERAL SUMMARY: Provides perioperative patient care, specifically in the intraoperative phase, in both the scrub and circulating roles according to established guidelines. Serves the population from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. This position requires call, weekends, nights and Holidays as scheduled.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Scrubs and circulates on cases independently, with minimal direction.
• Prepares for surgical cases in an efficient manner, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia and other O.R. team members.
• Provides a safe environment for patient and staff by implementing standards of aseptic technique and by controlling the physical and psychological aspects of that environment.
• Collects and analyzes data and assesses patient in developing nursing diagnosis.
• Communicates effectively with the patient, staff, physicians, and families.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up and function.
• Initiates and directs room clean up and turnover.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in orientation and training of new personnel.
• Assists in maintenance of physician's preference cards and other O.R. resource material.
• Utilizes computer in surgical documentation, disposition of specimens and obtaining pertinent information.
• Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.
• Attends department meetings and inservices

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.