Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Neuro 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 7th weekend & rotating holidays. On-Call Pay: $6/hr 40 hours/week = full-time pay & benefit.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates ability to provide safe and effective basic nursing care.
• Role Models exemplary customer service skills including verbal and non-verbal skills and proper phone etiquette.
• Committed to ongoing self-development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families, and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed.
• Demonstrates competent assessment, planning, intervention, coordination and evaluation skills based on the individual patient plan of care.
• Continually assesses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care based on a patient centered care model.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and judgment necessary to implement a patient plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures.
• Maintains accurate and real time documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• Functions as a role model for current and new staff by creating a healthy work environment.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees.
• Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned.
• Demonstrate effective and age-appropriate communication as well as the ability to understand the needs of the patient.
• Responds within scope of practice to emergencies and life-threatening conditions.
• Adheres to and promotes patient safety practices throughout the patient experience.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Provides ongoing education to patients and families.
• Delegates to other staff registered nurse, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, patient care technicians, unit secretaries, and other staff positions specific to the department.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions.
• Maintains proper sterile technique throughout the procedure.
• Assures that all areas of procedure documentation are complete and accurate.
• Monitors supply usage in the OR to ensure accurate charges are submitted.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in anticipating the needs of the OR.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a specialty team.
• Performs Surgical Assistant duties as needed.

Benefits

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

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