Registered Nurse | 40 hours per week | Surgical Services (OR)

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center•West Burlington, IA

15h

About The Position

This Registered Nurse position provides regular patient care in Surgical Services (OR) and requires strong communication skills to work effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health care disciplines. The nurse also performs facilitator responsibilities supporting efficient resource use and day-to-day department operations, including surgical and staff scheduling, staff assignments, staff development, quality monitoring, improvement action plans, and department projects. The role requires strict adherence to perioperative standards of care and best practices. The nurse must be an independent practitioner who works closely with nursing leadership on developing additional services and identifying staff needs, and serves as a resource to the department of nursing for patient-related needs. Strong communication, time-management, organizational, and leadership skills are essential. The role includes co-chairing department staff meetings and participating in agenda preparation. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with on-call requirements. Minimum hiring wage is $36.50 per hour. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
Strong communication, time-management, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to work as a high-functioning, independent practitioner.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or another related field preferred.
Health care experience within the last five years preferred.
Operating room experience preferred.
Electronic documentation and keyboarding experience preferred.
IV conscious sedation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide regular patient care.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health care disciplines.
Facilitate effective and efficient use of resources and day-to-day operations, including the surgical schedule, staff schedules, and staff assignments.
Support staff development, quality monitoring, improvement action plans, and department project work.
Adhere strictly to standards of care and best practices for the perioperative patient population.
Work independently and closely with nursing leadership on developing additional services and addressing staff needs.
Serve as a resource to the department of nursing for patient-related needs.
Co-chair department staff meetings and participate in agenda preparation.

Benefits

Competitive base pay.
Matching retirement programs.
Health, dental, and vision plans.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee discounts, including car rental and cell-phone plans.
Employer-paid long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
Paid time off (PTO).
Education Assistance Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Referral Bonus Program.
Discounted cafeteria meals.
Paid parental leave.
Employee Service Recognition program.
Voluntary plans including life, AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity.
A $10,000 sign-on bonus may be available to qualified candidates.