RN OR Full-time
Avera Health

Registered Nurse (RN) Scrub

Location:

Spirit Lake, IA

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)

Be a part of Lakes Regional Healthcare! A multi-disciplinary team built on Compassion, Hospitality, and Stewardship, and the mission of improving the health and well-being of people in the Iowa Great Lakes region.

Position Highlights

This position is eligible for a $5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus. Restrictions apply, please contact Human Resources.

Join the team at Lakes Regional Healthcare!

Award Winning Health Care: We take our work seriously and are proud to be in the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital by iVantage Health Analytics and Chartis Center for Rural Health since 2019, in the Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital by the National Rural Health Association, to earn the Outstanding Patient Experience Award 2022 by Healthgrades, and the list goes on.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
  • Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for LRH’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money.
  • Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice our mission & values in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.

Lake Regional Healthcare is currently seeking a Scrub Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver the best possible nursing care in LRH’s patient-focused setting.

SUMMARY:

The Scrub Nurse serves as an integral part of the Surgery Department, utilizing the nursing process to identify patient needs, systematically plan and implement a plan of care and continually evaluate the outcomes of that care. RN provides and coordinates quality care for patients of all ages in the operating room, along with physicians, ancillary departments, and co-workers. Demonstrates knowledge and competence in utilizing the computer system to perform nursing responsibilities.

 

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

Associate degree or above in nursing. Six months RN experience required to work in the Operating Room. Previous experience as a scrub nurse is preferred.

 

CERTIFICATION and LICENSURE:

Current Iowa RN license. Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and Adult/Child Abuse Mandatory Reporting or achievement according to hospital Education Policy.

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