Registered Nurse - Surgery​/Operating Room

Job Summary

Location:

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, 933 E Pierce St, Council Bluffs, IA.

Work Schedule:

4‑10 hour shifts Monday‑Friday, rotating call for evenings, holidays and weekends.

Accountable for the delivery of quality care to patients and families according to the individualized needs of the patient.

• Up to $25,000 sign‑on bonus
• Up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement
• Shift differentials and other financial incentives
• Tuition assistance
• Academic sponsorship with Methodist College
• Free parking

• Provide appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and comfort with treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
• Identify opportunities for and provide individualized customer service and patient care according to patient needs.
• Perform an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient’s nursing care needs.
• Include data from the patient or significant others in the assessment as appropriate.
• Prioritize data collection according to patient’s immediate needs.
• Use assessment findings in discharge planning.
• Develop, review, and individualize the plan of care to address the patient’s nursing care needs for optimum outcomes.
• Collaborate with providers and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
• Provide teaching specific to the patient’s health care problem.
• Reflect continuous care needs and referrals for discharge or transfer in the care plan.
• Implement interventions consistent with the established plan of care safely and appropriately.
• Follow nursing protocols and standards of care for the unit.
• Apply current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.
• Evaluate patient care to determine response to interventions for optimal outcomes.
• Monitor outcomes and document patient response to interventions.
• Assess the patient’s capabilities and limitations related to nursing and medical interventions.
• Continuously monitor the patient and significant others’ ability to manage care needs after dismissal.
• Provide complete verbal or written change‑of‑shift reports to the incoming provider, including SBAR content and familiarity with the overall plan of care.
• Recognize and address patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental).
• Perform technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety.
• Commit to learning new skills and equipment within specified areas and time frames.
• Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to product information and policy manuals.
• Follow procedures for obtaining, returning, cleaning, or disposing of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain a professional attitude, demeanor, and behavior to achieve the organization’s mission.
• Communicate effectively to solve problems at the personal and unit level.
• Work with other health professionals, ancillary staff, patients, and families in a professional manner.
• Take pride in the unit by actively participating in restocking and maintaining a clean environment.
• Maintain a professional appearance, behavior, and work environment.
• Maintain competence within the area of experience.
• Participate in meetings and/or committees as needed to assist in decision‑making that affects the area, unit, or organization.
• Initiate action to correct, prevent, and minimize risk to patient, family, or hospital employees.
• Complete appropriate reports for any risk, including variance, incident, or maintenance requests.
• Communicate unresolved issues to appropriate personnel.
• Work within the scope of practice as defined by the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Observe precautions when administering hazardous medications or handling excreta from patients who have received hazardous medications.
• Delegate, evaluate, and plan for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and professional standards.
• Ensure tasks are performed by the right person, with clear communication and appropriate feedback.
• Account for fiscal responsibilities and accurate charge of supplies and equipment.

4‑10 hour shifts Monday‑Friday, rotating call for evenings, holidays, and weekends.

• Bachelor of…