Registered Nurse ARD/Endo (FT)

DMOS Orthopaedic Centers•Ankeny, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ankeny Medical Park Surgery Center is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for pre-operative and post-operative care in its outpatient surgery center in Ankeny, Iowa. The position is benefit eligible and scheduled for 36–40 hours per week. The center operates Monday through Friday, with no overnight, weekend, or on-call requirements. Some flexibility in the hourly schedule may be needed based on patient needs. In pre-op, the nurse starts and monitors IVs, administers pre-operative medications, and provides patient instruction, including explanations of patients’ rights and procedures. In post-op, the nurse cares for patients recovering from anesthesia by monitoring vital signs and consciousness and observing for anesthesia-related side effects. The nurse supports the organization’s philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures and participates as a team member in the perioperative process. The role includes assessing patients, planning and documenting care, providing individualized perioperative nursing care, communicating with patients and care teams, maintaining safety and confidentiality, and helping orient and train new personnel. The center provides outpatient surgical care in orthopaedics and gastroenterology.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Iowa RN license to practice through the Iowa Department of Public Health.
Basic ACLS certification and BLS certification.
Ability to set priorities and work with minimal supervision.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to handle stress calmly, adapt to change, and remain focused in a fast-paced schedule.
Willingness to be flexible with the hourly schedule based on patient needs.

Nice To Haves

PALS certification.
Experience in a similar industry or ambulatory surgery center; preferred but not required.
Experience in orthopaedics or endoscopy.
A positive, friendly, professional, data-driven, proactive approach, including coaching and consulting skills.

Responsibilities

Support the organization’s philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Participate as a team member in the perioperative process.
Respect patient rights and communicate effectively and courteously with management, patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers; use a translator when needed and relay patient information to appropriate people or departments.
Attend and actively participate in meetings, committees, and in-services, and assist with orientation and training of new personnel.
Follow safety policies, report hazards and policy violations, enforce safety and security procedures, and respond competently and calmly to emergencies.
Assess and respond appropriately to patients’ age-specific needs, data, and responses, and involve families or significant others in care decisions.
Organize nursing activities, equipment, supplies, and personnel; delegate with consideration for staff abilities; confirm proper techniques and procedures; and maintain clean, orderly pre- and postoperative areas.
Assess patients’ physical and emotional status upon admission, develop and implement care plans based on assessment data, and document preoperative care according to protocol.
Explain routine care and procedures to patients and families, provide comfort and reassurance, and protect patients’ privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
Start and monitor IVs, administer pre-operative medications, and provide pre-operative instruction and explanations of patient rights and procedures.
Assess and document patients’ physical and emotional status upon arrival in the postoperative area; monitor vital signs and consciousness and observe for anesthesia side effects.
Provide and document individualized nursing care during recovery from anesthesia or sedation, based on the patient’s needs, surgical condition, and type of anesthesia.
Adhere to organizational standards of conduct and confidentiality, including HIPAA requirements.