What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Pre-Post Op position at Iowa Orthopaedic Center PC?
Description
Iowa Orthopedic Center is actively seeking a motivated RN – Pre/Post Op to join our team at our new, state of the art Ambulatory Surgery Center opening in Grimes, IA. In this role, you will care for patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric, and be an integral team member providing preoperative and postoperative support for all bone, muscle, joint and spine cases. This role offers a dynamic and team-oriented environment focused on mutual support and improvement of patient outcomes.
As a Center of Excellence, every team member at Iowa Ortho, from the administrative staff to the surgeon, strives to provide the highest quality of medical care possible. If you enjoy working alongside some of the best medical providers in the state and you place patient care above all else, there may be a place for you at Iowa Ortho.
Hours: Monday - Friday, day shift hours
Full-time and part-time opportunities available
In this role you will:
- Prepare and evaluate patients preoperatively in an efficient and caring manner to provide for a smooth patient flow throughout their experience.
- Collect, assess, and analyze 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.
- Review chart (including but not limited to H&P, labs, testing) immediately preoperatively to ensure completeness, including surgical and anesthesia consents.
- 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 as applicable.
- Ongoing physiological assessment, including medication and pain management.
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with staff, physicians, patients, families and other ancillary team members.
- Demonstrates competence in specified computer applications.
- Maintain knowledge of equipment and stays abreast of current perioperative nursing trends.
- Other duties as assigned by respective Nurse Manager and Team Lead
- Participate in the performance improvement process and maintenance of unit resource materials.
- Assists with regulatory compliance throughout the organization.
- Adheres to all Joint Commission Ambulatory Standards and CMS Rules and Regulations.
Requirements
The ideal candidate for this position possesses:
- R.N. with license to practice in State of Iowa.
- Mandatory reporting course within previous 3 years
- IV skills
- Knowledge of perioperative services and patient education
- Confident to act with autonomy within the scope of your practice
- Maintains BLS certification.
- Maintains ACLS certification, or obtains within 6 months of hire.
- PALS certification strongly encouraged but not required.
Why Choose Iowa Ortho?
Competitive Benefit Package: Competitive pay, health, dental, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, profit-sharing, employee discounts and more.
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: 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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Iowa Ortho is a privately held medical practice. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment at Iowa Ortho will be required to complete a criminal background check, education verification, reference checks, and an initial TB test.
Iowa Ortho is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Iowa Ortho is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
