West Des Moines Surgery- RN FT 1.0

MercyOne Medical Group; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group is seeking a dedicated perioperative nurse to join the intraoperative team. The role includes scrubbing and circulating, preparing cases, and ensuring aseptic technique to safeguard patients and staff. You will communicate with patients, physicians and families and participate in ongoing performance improvement.

The position requires call, weekends, nights and holidays as scheduled, with 8-hour or 10-hour shifts, across a full-time workweek.

Qualifications

• RN licensed to practice perinatal standards.
• Experience in intraoperative nursing and OR procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs and circulates on cases independently, with minimal direction.
• Prepares for surgical cases, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia and OR team.
• Maintains aseptic technique and safe patient environment.
• Collects and analyzes data and assesses patient in developing nursing diagnosis.
• Communicates effectively with patient, staff, physicians and families.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Scrub and circulating

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

RN license

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:8 hour shifts, 5 days per week (6:45-15:15) or 10 hour shifts , 4 days per week (6:45-17:15)Posting

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.