RN Acute-Surgery-Methodist

US-IA-Des Moines

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Req #: 168619
Type: Full Time Benefits

UnityPoint Health

				Overview:

Schedule: Days 6:30a - 5p, Nights 8:30pm-7a, Weekend Package 6:30am-7pm Saturday and Sunday

Call: Must report within 30 minutes when called in

Join the leading edge of healthcare at Methodist, the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the region! We pride ourselves on providing exceptional, team-based care to the vibrant community of Des Moines and beyond. Here's what we offer:

* $10,000 Sign-on Bonus
* We offer a variety of schedule options.
* Extensive Orientation: Dive into our comprehensive training program, including AORN's Periop 101. Receive six months of in-depth training to ensure you are fully prepared.
* Diverse Surgical Specialties: Expand your skills across neurosurgery, cardiac, orthopedics, general surgery, bariatrics, ENT, gynecology, urology, transplants, and robotics.
* Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced department with a supportive, collaborative team.
* Rewarding Opportunities: We cater to patients of all ages undergoing surgical procedures at our top-tier facility.

Responsibilities:

* Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care. 
* Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team. 
* Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care. 
* Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the perioperative specialty in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care. 
* Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area. 
* Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare team members within their scope of practice and holds them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care. 
* Utilizes critical thinking in developing nursing interventions while maintaining responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients. 

Qualifications:

Education:

* Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Experience:

* Experience in critical care or telemetry is preferred but not required

Licensure:

* Current RN licensure in good standing with the State of Iowa.

Certifications:

* BLS and ACLS certifications required (or must be obtained within 3 months of hire).On-Call: Ability to participate in on-call shifts and respond within 30 minutes when called in.

Apply Today!

* Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now to join our team and make an impact on patients' lives in the OR.
			
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