RN-Operating Room

Area of Interest: Nursing
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
Department: Operating Rooms-Surgery- Logan
Shift: Flex with start times of 8am, 9, 10am, or 11am
Job ID: 183173

Overview

RN, Operating Room

Allen Hospital - Waterloo, IA

Full-time

Flex Shifts: We offer flexible start times to support both operational needs and work-life balance. While most team members begin their workday between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., start times as early as 6:30 a.m. may be available based on department requirements and business needs.

Rotating weekends and call shifts

Eligible for $10,000 Sign-on bonus

Our Operating Room is a busy 9 suite department that performs a variety of surgical cases in the following specialty areas: Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Robotics, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Urology, Podiatry, and Plastics. We offer opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth related to the perioperative arena and are very proud of our structured and robust orientation program centered around the Periop 101 program through AORN – The Association for Perioperative Registered Nurses. If you are a person who lovers variety in your work and appreciates great teamwork, the OR may be the right fit for you.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care at Registered Nurse skill level, in collaboration with the Medical Plan of Care, with a minimum of assistance.
To function as primary care leader, associate, or charge nurse so that optimum quality of patient care is maintained according to the philosophy and objectives of Allen Hospital.
To exercise accountability responsibility, authority, autonomy, and act as a role model and resource person with expanded theory and expertise.
Perform pre and/or post-operative critical care for surgical patients.
Maintains department competencies related to proper care of patients.
Responsible for managing equipment and responding to emergencies, signaling concerns to Physicians within a timely manner. Operates equipment and performs technical skills according to policies and standards; learns new skills and seeks assistance appropriately.
Responsible for sedation administration and recognizing and assessing the need for reversal and airway management.
Ability to flex schedule and adapt to changes in workflow.
Able to respond to call as soon as needed, but no later than 30 minutes.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Associates Degree in Nursing
Current license in the state of Iowa or meets criteria established by Iowa Board of Nursing.
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.
Customer/patient focused.
Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

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