Pre-Post Op RN (Full-Time or Part-Time) at Iowa Orthopaedic Center PC

Are you looking to pursue a nursing career with an orthopedic focus while maintaining a work-life balance? Iowa Orthopedic Center, recognized as a center of excellence, is actively seeking a motivated Pre-Post Op RN to join our team at Mercy River Hills Surgery Center. Our full-time position is scheduled Monday through Friday - no nights, no weekends, no holidays! Provide preoperative and postoperative care for patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric, and be an integral team member who helps to regulate patient flow. This role offers a dynamic and team-oriented environment focused on mutual support and improvement of patient outcomes during the critical pre/post-surgical periods.

Why Choose Iowa Ortho:

• Center of Excellence: Physician-owned orthopedic clinic and surgery center dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to the people of central Iowa. Discover why Iowa Ortho is a recognized center of excellence in orthopedic care.
• Cutting-Edge Environment: Work in a state-of-the-art facility that embraces the latest advancements in medical technology.
• Team Atmosphere: Join a collaborative team that supports one another and is committed to enhancing patient care.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning.

Join our team and be a part of our commitment to delivering gold-standard healthcare!

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and evaluate outpatients preoperatively in an efficient and caring manner to provide for a smooth patient flow throughout their experience. Collects, assesses, and analyzes patient data using nursing diagnoses to develop plan of care.
• Responsible for obtaining appropriate lab specimens, performing and interpreting EKGs, and IV access according to perioperative requirements.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment and stays abreast of current perioperative nursing trends.
• Review outpatient charts immediately preoperatively to ensure completeness, including completion of all preoperative consents.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with staff, physicians, patients, families and other health care team members.
• Conduct pre-surgical assessment.
• Provides a safe environment for patient and staff by implementing standards of aseptic technique and by controlling the physical and psychological aspects of that environment.
• Provides airway management.
• Ongoing physiological assessment through all phases of the surgical experience, including medication and pain management.
• Participates in the performance improvement process. Assists with regulatory compliance throughout the organization.
• Demonstrates competence in specified computer applications.
• Adheres to all Joint Commission Ambulatory Standards and CMS Rules and Regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by respective Nurse Manager, including staff cross training.
• Participate in maintenance of unit resource materials.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• R.N. with license to practice in State of Iowa.
• Mandatory reporting course within previous 5 years.
• IV skills.
• Knowledge of perioperative services and patient education.
• Maintains BLS certification.
• Maintains ACLS certification, or obtains within 6 months of hire.
• ARD RN - PALS certification strongly encouraged but not required.

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