Cardiothoracic/Peripheral Vascular Surgery RN

Trinity Health•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Provides perioperative patient care during the intraoperative phase, working in both scrub and circulating roles according to established guidelines. Serves patients from neonates through geriatric adults. The position requires scheduled call, weekend, night, and holiday coverage.

Requirements

Hold a current Iowa-issued Registered Nurse license or a compact-state license recognized by Iowa.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within six weeks of hire from an acceptable credentialing body, such as the American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Provide proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within three months of hire.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

Operating Room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Scrub and circulate on cases independently, with minimal direction.
Prepare efficiently for surgical cases, anticipating the needs of the patient, surgeon, anesthesia, and other operating-room team members.
Provide a safe environment for patients and staff by implementing aseptic technique standards and controlling physical and psychological aspects of the environment.
Collect and analyze data and assess patients to develop nursing diagnoses.
Communicate effectively with patients, staff, physicians, and families.
Maintain knowledge of equipment setup and function.
Initiate and direct room cleanup and turnover.
Participate in orientation and training of new personnel.
Assist with maintaining physician preference cards and other operating-room resource materials.
Use a computer for surgical documentation, specimen disposition, and obtaining pertinent information.
Participate in departmental Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.
Attend department meetings and in-services.