Until Filled (CST) | Osage, IA, USA | Surgical Services | PRN, as needed About The Job: The registered staff Same Day Surgical nurse accepts the responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care through the use of the nursing process. The registered Nurse directs and guides patient care, teaches ancillary personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The registered nurse establishes competency in caring for patients requiring surgical intervention of any specialty. The MCRHC Professional Nursing Practice Plan Policies and Procedures and AORN Standards of Care and Practice guides the registered nurse's practice. The registered nurse also accepts responsibility and accountability for the delivery of care for the Recovery Room patient through the use of the nursing process. Care for all types of patients in Recovery Room with particular attention to the complex patient population, while maintaining professional nursing standards. The Shift: Days Monday-Friday Hours: PRN Wage: Based on Experience What We Need from You:
Assesses patients and identifies obvious physical and psychosocial needs. Develops ability to identify common physical and psychosocial needs of the patient.
Implements a plan of care, through nursing diagnosis upon admission to the preoperative holding area or the operating room suite. Procedures of surgical interventions and surgeon and anesthesia preferences are considered. Provides assistance to other staff nurses in developing plan of care for their patients.
Implement the plan of care based on AORN Standards of Practice, health center policies and procedures, physician preferences and patient/family needs.
Evaluates patient/family responses to the nursing interventions. Conveys assessed needs to pre and postoperative care providers.
Participates in activities, which promote better patient care, nursing development and professional growth.
Demonstrates principles of effective communication skills and promotes positive relationships within the department, with other departments and with health center guests and clients.
Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary health care team to achieve desired patient care outcomes.
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited training program for registered Professional Nurses and current registration in state of Iowa.
BLS required. ACLS & PALS required within 90 days of hire.
Must have basic computer skills.
Experience working in Pre-Op/ Post -Op and Recovery preferred.
What We Give:
Competitive starting wage
Free use of on-site gym
Cafeteria Discounts
Optometry and Orthotic Discounts
Professional Development Opportunities
Who We Are:
Mitchell County Regional Health Center is in Osage, Iowa located in Mitchell County, which has a population of 10,600 people. MCRHC is a 25-bed critical access hospital, including a Level 4 Trauma Center Emergency Room seeing 3,200 visits annually. The Surgical Services department performs over 1,300 procedures annually, including specialties General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, Pain management, and Podiatry.
Come practice in a family-orientated, patient focused organization where your skills and knowledge are appreciated and valued!
The Legal Items:
Reference Checks-Pre-Offer
Post offer drug screen is required.
Background Check-Post Offer Acceptance
Pre-Employment Screening Post offer acceptance
MCRHC is an equal opportunity employer.