Main OR RN
Des Moines, Iowa
Provides perioperative patient care, specifically in the intraoperative phase, in both the scrub and circulating roles according to established guidelines. MercyOne is a trauma center.
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour · day shift · nights as scheduled Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift This position requires call, weekends, nights and Holidays as scheduled.
- Unit and setting
- Main OR · Hospital Serves the population from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric
- License
- RN license Possession of a current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.current or compact state RN license issued/defined by the State of Iowa
- Term
- PermanentFull time
Do you qualify?
- License
- current or compact state RN license issued/defined by the State of Iowa Possession of a current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa. Check your license
- Certification
- BLS certification Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire.
- Certification
- Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
- Also asks
- ability to read, write and speak English language Ability to read, write and speak English language.
Preferred
- Experience
- Operating Room experience Operating Room experience preferred.
The role and schedule
- Precepting
- You would precept other nurses Participates in orientation and training of new personnel.
- Day to day
- scrubs and circulates on cases independently Scrubs and circulates on cases independently, with minimal direction.
- Day to day
- prepares for surgical cases anticipating team needs Prepares for surgical cases in an efficient manner, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia and other O.R. team members.
- Day to day
- maintains safe environment implementing aseptic technique standards 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.
- Day to day
- collects data and assesses patient for nursing diagnosis Collects and analyzes data and assesses patient in developing nursing diagnosis.
- Day to day
- communicates with patient, staff, physicians, and families Communicates effectively with the patient, staff, physicians, and families.
- Day to day
- maintains knowledge of equipment set-up and function Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up and function.
- Day to day
- initiates and directs room clean up and turnover Initiates and directs room clean up and turnover.
- Day to day
- maintains physician preference cards and OR resource material Assists in maintenance of physician's preference cards and other O.R. resource material.
- Day to day
- uses computer for surgical documentation and specimen disposition Utilizes computer in surgical documentation, disposition of specimens and obtaining pertinent information.
- Day to day
- participates in departmental performance improvement activities Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.
- Day to day
- attends department meetings and inservices Attends department meetings and inservices.
- Weekends
- weekends as scheduled This position requires call, weekends, nights and Holidays as scheduled.
- On call
- call as scheduled
- Holidays
- holidays as scheduled
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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- Employment type
- Full time
- Shift
- 12 Hour Day Shift
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.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required
- 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.
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.
What's around it?
Des Moines, IAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 8% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,090/mo
- Household income
- $65,932/yr, all local households, not nurse pay