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 will offer 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.

Think you’ve got what it takes to join our TIC team? Keep reading…

A Day in the Life of Ambulatory Surgery RN…

The Pre/Post Op 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. 

 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 and post-operative care while maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encounters and keeping patient flow in mind.

Provides discharge instructions to patients including, but not limited to, diet, activity, medication reconciliation, and obtaining a post-operative appointment, if needed.

Assures patient received copy of discharge instructions. 

Minimum Requirements:

·       Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

·       Current RN license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa.

·       BLS Certifications (American Heart Association)

·       Two years nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting

·       Specialty specific and ambulatory surgery experience is preferred.

·       Advanced knowledge in critical care practice

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