Registered Nurse- Pre/Post OP
About The Position
At Central States Pain Clinic (CSP), we provide advanced interventional pain care across West Des Moines and Ankeny. Our multidisciplinary team specializes in minimally invasive, image-guided techniques to treat a wide range of chronic pain conditions with precision and compassion. Here, you’ll work in a professional and supportive environment where collaboration, growth, and patient outcomes are always the priority. As a key member of the surgical team, you will assess, plan, implement, and coordinate patient care throughout the perioperative experience. You will play a critical role in maintaining a safe environment for patients undergoing surgical intervention while ensuring care aligns with established policies, procedures, and clinical pathways.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience as a nurse in the OR and/or post-anesthesia care unit
- We will accept new graduates
- Associate’s Degree required
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing required
- BLS certification required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Extensive experience measuring and interpreting vital signs and levels of consciousness
- Advanced knowledge of best practices in patient care
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Certified Post-Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) preferred
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and control multidisciplinary activities to maintain a safe surgical environment
- Accept accountability for the clinical care of assigned patients, including supervision of nonprofessional personnel
- Support nursing care standards through adherence to established policies and procedures
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Obtain and document comprehensive nursing histories
- Perform patient assessments demonstrating knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology
- Record and monitor vital signs; identify changes and pursue further investigation as needed
- Identify abnormal diagnostic data and report findings appropriately
- Develop and review individualized care plans prior to end of duty time
- Incorporate patients and families into care planning, goal setting, and priority establishment
- Use care plans as the foundation for safe and therapeutic patient care
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and care team members
- Evaluate and document patient responses to nursing care in medical records
- Utilize the nursing process in all aspects of care delivery
- Maintain professional growth through current reading, educational programs, and unit conferences
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Bonusly (employee rewards & recognition)
- DailyPay (on-demand pay access)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
