Rn ortho neuro days- Ft 1.0

Employment Type

• Full time
• Shift:
• Day
• Shift
• Description:
• GENERAL
• SUMMARY: Provides perioperative patient care, specifically in the intraoperative phase, in both the scrub and circulating roles according to established guidelines. Serves the population from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. This position requires call, weekends, nights and Holidays as scheduled.
• Essential
• FUNCTIONS: - Scrubs and circulates on cases independently, with minimal direction. - Prepares for surgical cases in an efficient manner, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia and other O.R. team members. - 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. - Collects and analyzes data and assesses patient in developing nursing diagnosis. - Communicates effectively with the patient, staff, physicians, and families. - Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up and function. - Initiates and directs room clean up and turnover.
• Marginal
• FUNCTIONS: - Participates in orientation and training of new personnel. - Assists in maintenance of physician's preference cards and other O.R. resource material. - Utilizes computer in surgical documentation, disposition of specimens and obtaining pertinent information. - Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities as appropriate. - Attends department meetings and inservices.
• MINIMUM
• Knowledge,
• SKILLS
• AND
• Abilities
• REQUIRED: Possession of a current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.Operating Room experience preferred.Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.Ability to read, write and speak English language. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.