Same Day Surgery RN - Full Time

Who We Are:

Mitchell County Regional Health Center is in Osage, Iowa located in Mitchell County, which has a population of 10,600 people. MCRHC is a 25-bed critical access hospital, including a Level 4 Trauma Center Emergency Room seeing 3,200 visits annually. The Surgical Services department performs over 1,300 procedures annually, including specialties General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, Pain management, and Podiatry.

We are proud to share our strong tradition of excellence, progress and solid economic performance. Founded more than 75 years ago as a community hospital, today we operate three clinics, 24/7 emergency services, inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services. We have invested millions in facility upgrades just in the last few years. With more than 225 employees and average tenure of eight years, our growth continues with multiple expansion projects currently underway. We are an affiliate of MercyOne.

Come practice in a family-oriented, patient focused organization where your skills and knowledge are appreciated and valued!

About The Job:

The registered staff Same Day Surgical nurse accepts the responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care through the use of the nursing process. The registered Nurse directs and guides patient care, teaches ancillary personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The registered nurse establishes competency in caring for patients requiring surgical intervention of any specialty. The MCRHC Professional Nursing Practice Plan Policies and Procedures and AORN Standards of Care and Practice guides the registered nurse's practice. The registered nurse also accepts responsibility and accountability for the delivery of care for the Recovery Room patient through the use of the nursing process. Care for all types of patients in Recovery Room with particular attention to the complex patient population, while maintaining professional nursing standards.

The Position: .9 FTE. 72 hours per pay period.

Pay: Starts at 30.54 for ADN, 31.54 for BSN. Both increase with experience. 

Position Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited training program for registered Professional Nurses and current registration in state of Iowa.

Experience:

• Experience working in Pre-Op/ Post -Op and Recovery preferred.

Special Skills & Aptitudes:

• BLS required. ACLS & PALS required within 90 days of hire.
• Must have basic computer skills.

What We Give:

• Paid Time Off

• Competitive starting wage

• Student Loan Assistance program available

• Health, Dental and Life Insurance

• State of Iowa Pension Plan (IPERS)

• Flex Spending Accounts

• Free use of on-site gym

• Cafeteria Discounts

• Optometry and Orthotic Discounts

• Professional Development Opportunities

The Legal Items:

Reference Checks-Pre-Offer

Post offer drug screen is required.

Background Check-Post Offer Acceptance

Pre-Employment Screening Post offer acceptance

MCRHC is an equal opportunity employer.

Verification of required vaccinations at offer acceptance. MMR, Tetanus and Varicella.