RN Ortho Neuro Surgery

**Employment Type:**Full time**Shift:****Description:****Status:** Full-time 80 hours per pay period**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.· 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.**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.**MercyOne** **Central Iowa** sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center (https://www.mercyone.org/desmoines/find-a-location/) , founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa's largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest's largest referral centers. Other centers associated with MercyOne Central Iowa include:MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center  (https://www.mercyone.org/desmoines/location/mercyone-west-des-moines-medical-center)MercyOne Centerville Medical Center MercyOne Newton Medical Center  (https://www.mercyone.org/newton/)MercyOne Children's Hospital MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital  (https://www.mercyrehabdesmoines.com/)House of MercyClive Behavioral Health (https://clivebehavioral.com/)With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest employers.MercyOne Medical Group - Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest multispecialty clinic systems, made up of more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Dallas, Jasper, Polk, Wapello, Warren and Webster counties.We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:+ Wellness programs+ Education reimbursement+ Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision+ Paid time off+ Long- and short-term leave+ Retirement planning+ Life insurance coverage**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran