OR RN-Operating Room Registered Nurse

Trinity Health•Dubuque, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. Dubuque, located right on the Mississippi River, is known for its historic charm and has a cost of living approximately 12% below the U.S. average. The Dubuque Community School District is highly regarded, and the city offers private schools plus colleges like Loras College and Clarke University. Families enjoy cultural attractions such as the National Mississippi River Museum, arts festivals and an abundance of parks and trails. As the region's leading hospital, MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center offers the only Level II NICU and the most comprehensive cardiology center in the tri-state area. It holds Magnet designation (fifth consecutive cycle), CMS 5-star quality rating and national recognition including Fortune/IBM Watson's 100 Top Hospitals. It's a Wellmark Blue Distinction Center+ for maternity and earns American Heart Association awards -- Stroke Gold Plus, Mission: Lifeline NSTEMI and STEMI Gold. It recently celebrated 100 years of American Heart Association membership. Want to learn more about MercyOne Dubuque? Click here: Find a Location Dubuque, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Dubuque Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse! An Operating Room Registered Nurse at MercyOne 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. 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 Schedule: 36 hours per week Evening shift: 11:00 am – 9:30 pm On call rotation for weekend, holiday and night hours with a 30-minute response time

Requirements

Possession of a current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
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.
Ability to maintain a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers, patients and visitors, and perform job functions satisfactorily despite the stress of a hospital work environment.
Adaptability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of composure or efficiency.
Ability to perform in situations requiring set limits, standards and strict adherence to established procedures and guidelines.
Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical or unusual situations.
Ability to take direction but also to work independently when appropriate.
Adaptability to situations involving the interpretation of feelings, ideas, or facts in terms of personal viewpoint.
Ability to influence people in their opinion, attitudes or judgments about ideas or things.
Ability to make generalizations, evaluations or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.
Ability to make generalizations, evaluations or decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria.
Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Ability to accept responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity.

Nice To Haves

Operating Room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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