Until Filled (CST) | Osage, IA, USA | Hourly | Surgical Services | Part Time 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. We are proud to share our strong tradition of excellence, progress and solid economic performance. Founded more than 75 years ago as a community hospital, today we operate three clinics, 24/7 emergency services, inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services. We have invested millions in facility upgrades just in the last few years. With more than 225 employees and average tenure of eight years, our growth continues with multiple expansion projects currently underway. We are an affiliate of MercyOne. Come practice in a family-orientated, patient focused organization where your skills and knowledge are appreciated and valued! About The Job: 0.6 FTE- Days with variable start times. Salary: Based on experience The registered staff Operating Room 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. Position:A. Assesses patients and identifies obvious physical and psychosocial needs. Develops ability to identify common physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. B. 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. C. Implement the plan of care based on AORN Standards of Practice, health center policies and procedures, physician preferences and patient/family needs. D. As a circulating nurse, assesses surgeon and scrub nurse needs in caring for the patient. Advocate for patient safety, confidentiality, respect, and all other rights. Directs scrub nurse in meeting patient needs. As scrub nurse uses instruments by case anticipating surgeon needs and advising the circulator of those needs. E. Evaluates patient/family responses to the nursing interventions. Conveys assessed needs to intra and postoperative care providers. F. Participates in activities, which promote better patient care, nursing development and professional growth. G. Demonstrates principles of effective communication skills and promotes positive relationships within the department, with other departments and with health center guests and clients. H. Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary health care team to achieve desired patient care outcomes. What We Need From You: Must have OR scrub experience. Position Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited training program for registered Professional Nurses and current registration in state of Iowa.
Experience: 1. Experience working in Pre-Op/ Post -Op and Recovery preferred.
Minimum 1 year experience circulating and/or scrubbing cases in the Operating Room required.
Special Skills & Aptitudes:
BLS required. ACLS & PALS required within 90 days of hire.
Must have basic computer skills.
What We Give:
Paid Time Off
Competitive starting wage
Student Loan Assistance program available
Health, Dental and Life Insurance
State of Iowa Pension Plan (IPERS)
Flex Spending Accounts
Free use of on-site gym
Cafeteria Discounts
Optometry and Orthotic Discounts
Professional Development Opportunities
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.