OR RN-Operating Room Registered Nurse Elkader

Trinity Health•Elkader, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

MercyOne is hiring an Operating Room Registered Nurse for MercyOne Elkader Medical Center, a 25-bed critical access hospital serving rural Clayton County and surrounding communities. The nurse provides perioperative care during the intraoperative phase, working in both scrub and circulating roles according to established guidelines. The role serves patients from neonates through geriatric adults. This position is scheduled for 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week) on day shift, with a flexible start between 6:30 and 8:00 a.m. based on surgical cases. There is no call, holiday, or weekend work. MercyOne describes its culture as mission- and values-driven and offers competitive compensation, a full benefits package, and opportunities for growth throughout the system.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing required.
Current Illinois RN license required.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Complete Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three months of hire.
Comfort operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others in support of Trinity Health and MercyOne’s philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Operating Room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the Trinity Health and MercyOne Mission, Vision, and Values in work behaviors, practices, and decisions.
Scrub and circulate on cases independently, with minimal direction.
Prepare efficiently for surgical cases and anticipate the needs of the patient, surgeon, anesthesia, and other operating room team members.
Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff by applying aseptic technique and managing 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 in maintaining physician preference cards and other operating room resource materials.
Use computers for surgical documentation, specimen disposition, and obtaining pertinent information.
Participate in departmental Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.
Attend department meetings and in-services.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and other policies and procedures, and adhere to them through honest, ethical, and professional behavior.