OR Lifestyle Weekend Call Registered Nurse- Surgery

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift

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 will be full‑time exempt and paid a weekly salary to provide on‑call coverage weeknights M‑F, starting at 1800 each evening and ending at 0700 the next morning. A commitment to work one 10‑hour shift a pay period M‑F between the hours of 0600 and 1800 will be in place at the discretion of the facilitator/manager.

Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient’s care plan in coordination with the physician Scrubs and circulates on cases independently, with minimal direction (OR) Prepares for surgical cases in an efficient manner, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia and other O.R. team members (OR) 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. 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 in‑services. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Possession of a current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa. Operating Room experience preferred. Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

Ability to read, write and speak English language. Ability to maintain a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co‑workers, patients and visitors, and perform job functions satisfactorily despite the stress of a hospital work environment. Adaptability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of composure or efficiency. Ability to perform in situations requiring set limits, standards and strict adherence to established procedures and guidelines.

Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical or unusual situations. Ability to take direction but also to work independently when appropriate. Adaptability to situations involving the interpretation of feelings, ideas, or facts in terms of personal viewpoint. Ability to influence people in their opinion, attitudes or judgments about ideas or things. Ability to make generalizations, evaluations or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.

Ability to make generalizations, evaluations or decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria. Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Ability to accept responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: (Constant 67‑100% of workday, Frequent = 34‑66% of workday, Occasional = 33% or less of workday)

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• Talking and hearing: to exchange information and ideas by means of spoken word, both by phone and in person.
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