Waverly Health Center·Waverly, Iowa
The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, delegating, and coordinating nursing care based on the patient’s needs. They also communicate with healthcare team members about changes in patients’ clinical conditions and assist in the clinical development of other nursing staff.
0.90 / 36 / 1st Shift (United States of America)The Surgery Department is looking for an experienced, efficient and flexible RN to work in the operating room as a circulator. Scrubbing experience is prefered but not required. The department is open from Monday - Friday with limited rotating call coverage for nights, weekends and holidays while the department is closed.
Primary functions 1.
In keeping with Chapter 6 of the Iowa Nursing Practice Act for Registered Nurses, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing, the professional nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery of nursing care at Waverly Health Center.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, delegating, and coordinating nursing care based on the patient’s problem and needs, by initiating the nursing process in the everyday practice of nursing.
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Utilizes substantial specialized judgment and skill in providing direct and indirect patient care, observation, and counsel to patients and family, and accepts responsibility for the total nursing care of assigned patients.
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Communicates with providers, manager, and/or other healthcare team members about changes in patients’ clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
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Assists with the clinical development of other nursing department staff members by serving as both mentor and consultant.
1. Education, Experience, and Training a. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa. b. Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred. c. Surgical Assistant only: Must Also must maintain either the CNOR (certified nurse operating room) or RNFA (registered nurse first assist) certification. d. Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English. e. Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager.
are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship with the Waverly Health Center.
Market context
In Iowa, surgery-focused registered nurse roles are typically competitive because employers look for current state licensure, accredited nursing education, and strong clinical judgment in a fast-paced perioperative setting. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster without sorting through the full posting. If you are considering applying, confirm your Iowa RN license, highlight any surgical or perioperative experience, and note your comfort with computer systems in your application.
