West Des Moines Specialty OR RN-Registered Nurse- PT

Overview

Part time

Day Shift

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

Provides perioperative patient care, specifically in the intraoperative phase, in both the scrub and circulatory 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.

• 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 as appropriate.
• Attends department meetings and in services.

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage

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.