Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Anesthesia Team (1.0 Days)

Mercy Cedar Rapids • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

Expand your nursing skills in a supportive, team-based environment by joining the Operating Room at Mercy Cedar Rapids. Our OR department functions 24/7 and is comprised of 15 Hybrid OR's specializing in Orthopedics, Neuro, General, ENT/Plastics, Open Heart, and more! With such variety, every day offers new learning opportunities and the chance to grow in both confidence and competence. Mercy's OR is made up of close-knit specialty teams driven by people who bring integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence to every interaction – the values that drive The Mercy Touch®. Schedule 0700-1530 with call every 4th weekend & rotating holidays. On-Call Pay: $6/hr 40 hours/week = full-time pay & benefits.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Iowa or compact state required
• Current certification in Basic Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred
• Previous RN experience in an acute care setting preferred
• OR experience is preferred
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support or obtain within 6 months of hire based on specialty team

Responsibilities

• Drawing up medications for anesthesia induction
• Assisting with intubations and airway management
• Setting up arterial and blood lines, and aiding in ordering blood products
• Performing IV placement, including pediatric patients
• Assisting with central and arterial line placements
• Helping position patients for surgery in various positions such as supine, prone, beach chair, lateral, and lithotomy
• Providing anesthesia support during off-site procedures including CT, MRI, Cath Lab, Bronchoscopies, and ICU
• Stocking anesthesia equipment and supplies
• Conducting daily crash cart and malignant hyperthermia cart checks
• Assisting anesthesia teams during Open Heart surgeries
• Mixing emergency drips as needed
• Maintaining current ACLS and PALS certifications
• Ensuring accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families, and co-workers
• Demonstrating competent assessment, planning, intervention, coordination and evaluation skills
• Maintaining accurate and real time documentation of nursing care provided
• Functioning as a role model for current and new staff
• Directing other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care
• Responding within scope of practice to emergencies and life-threatening conditions
• Adhering to and promoting patient safety practices
• Providing ongoing education to patients and families
• Delegating to other staff positions specific to the department
• Maintaining proper sterile technique throughout the procedure
• Assuring that all areas of procedure documentation are complete and accurate
• Monitoring supply usage in the OR to ensure accurate charges are submitted
• Demonstrating critical thinking skills in anticipating the needs of the OR

Benefits

• Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Comprehensive hands-on orientation and mentorship program
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth
• Full-time pay & benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees