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The RN is responsible for providing direct nursing care, including assessing, monitoring, and recovering patients in the Pre/Post Op and Cath Lab settings. Key duties include delivering pre-operative instructions, monitoring anesthesia side effects, and providing discharge education to patients and families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have at least two years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting specifically within Pre/Post Op OR or Pre/Post Cath Lab. A nursing degree, a current Iowa RN license, and BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
professional certificatePatient MonitoringPatient AssessmentPatient EducationMedication ReconciliationNursing Practice StandardsPost-Operative CarePre-Operative CareSedation Recovery
Job description
The Iowa Clinic has an exciting opportunity to be a part of a team that will open our new musculoskeletal-focused ambulatory surgery center.
Conveniently located near I-80 in Waukee, this state-of-the-art, 21,000 sq. ft.
ASC offers same-day joint replacement, orthopedic, sports medicine, foot and ankle, pain management surgery and a cardiac catheterization lab in an out-patient setting.
We are looking for experienced professionals who enjoy being a part of a close-knit team and who align with our ACT values – Accountability, Compassion and Teamwork.
A Day in the Life of Ambulatory Surgery RN… The Pre/Post OR and Pre/Post Cath Lab RN will be responsible for preforming duties related to direct patient care.
The role will be assessing, monitoring, recovering, and providing professional nursing services for patients of assigned physician(s) following established nursing practice standards.
The position will provide professional nursing support in the ambulatory surgery center by assisting physicians with procedures, patient assessment, transfers, and patient education in the Pre/Post Op and Pre/Post Cath Lab setting.
Essential Functions: Delivers patient care consistent with established professional nursing standards and surgery center policies and practices.
Gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative, PACU (postoperative anesthesia care unit) and post-operative care in the OR and Cath Lab while maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encounters and keeping patient flow in mind.
Observes patients for side effects of anesthesia and monitors patient`s level of consciousness throughout the sedation recovery.
Provides pre-operative and discharge instructions to patients including, but not limited to, diet, activity, medication reconciliation, and obtaining a post-operative appointment, if needed.
Assures education is provided to patients and their families regarding post-surgery care at home.
Minimum Requirements: Two years nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting - Pre/Post Op OR or Pre/Post Cath Lab required.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current RN license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa.
BLS and ACLS Required What’s in it for you.
One of the best 401(k) programs in central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharing Employee incentives to share in the Clinic’s success.
Generous PTO accruals Paid holidays.
Health, dental and vision insurance Quarterly volunteer opportunities through a variety of local nonprofits Training and development programs Opportunities to have fun with your colleagues, including TIC night at the Iowa Cubs, employee appreciation tailgate party, Adventureland day, State Fair tickets, annual holiday party, drive-in movie night… we could go on and on Monthly departmental celebrations, jeans days and clinic-wide competitions Employee rewards and recognition program Health and wellness program with up to $350/year in incentives Employee feedback surveys All employee meetings, team huddles and transparent communication
