Staff Nurse - Surgical Services - Full Time

The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model. We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star!

With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more!

General description

The Registered Nurse (RN), Pre-Op & PACU Phases I & II, reports to the Surgical Services Director. This RN will administer diligent care to surgical patients in the pre and post-operative settings using monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment. The PACU Phase I RN will provide care for post-operative patients recovering from general, regional, and local anesthesia The PACU Phase II RN will provide discharge care and instructions to the patient and their care givers, prior to discharge from the unit. Performs perioperative RN responsibilities as directed by the Nursing Director.

Performance standards

• Demonstrated proficiency in the RN Pre and Post-Ops roles
• Specialized knowledge, skill and abilities in empirical & practical perioperative nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively and harmoniously as a member of the perioperative team.
• Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions in the perioperative setting.
• Outstanding organizational habits and ability to critically think and troubleshoot.
• Demonstrates skill in the following intra-operative nursing behaviors:

• a. Excellent communication skills
• b. Ability to work collaboratively with members of the perioperative team
• c. Excellent observation skills
• d. Knowledge of asepsis, infection control, and effects of anesthesia

• Promotes nursing practices and patient care that is effective in terms of quality and cost, and results in patient and family satisfaction.
• Supports the values and philosophy of BMC Nursing Services as well as the mission, vision and values and behaviors of service excellence standards of BMC.
• Compliant with HIPAA/confidentiality standards at all times.
• Demonstrates commitment to own professional growth and competence.
• Completes and maintains unit specific training and competency monitors (with passing scores) in unit-defined time frames in order to maintain employment.
• Completes all annual hospital-wide mandatory training within defined timeframe (i.e. safety, corporate compliance, confidentiality).
• Documents in a timely, accurate and concise manner.
• Demonstrates competence in specified computer applications.
• Demonstrates ability to document in EMR.
• Demonstrates consistently a team approach to care.
• Demonstrates effective communication strategies.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures.

Minimum qualifications

• Current RN License recognized by the State of Iowa Board of Nursing.
• Two years' experience in perioperative nursing with successful completion of additional educational preparation specific to pre and postoperative nursing, preferred.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (Health Care Provider), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire.
• Capable and competent in computer data entry and general program navigation.
• Ability to perform call requirements, as assigned.

Work Shift 7a-3p (United States of America) Benefits (FT/PT) Retirement - IPERS Education Assistance Employee Health & Wellness PTO Free Parking Health Insurance Supplemental Insurance 529 College Savings Plan And more! Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer