Job Overview

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital, which provides a vital lifesaving link to rural communities in Clayton County and surrounding areas through ambulance and emergency services. MercyOne is committed to providing quality, personalized and safe health care close to home.

The emergency department is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week with board certified physicians and advanced level practitioners who are well-trained to treat emergency needs. MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center is certified as a Level IV Trauma Center by the Iowa Department of Public Health.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Dubuque? Click here: Find a Location Dubuque, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Dubuque 

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse!

An Operating Room Registered Nurse at MercyOne provides perioperative patient care, specifically in the intraoperative phase, in both the scrub and circulating roles according to established guidelines. 

  

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 

  

Schedule:  

  

36 hours per week  

Evening shift: 11:00 am – 9:30 pm  

On call rotation for weekend, holiday and night hours with a 30-minute response time  

  

General Requirements:  

  

Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa. 

Possession of Illinois Registered Nurse license within 1 year of hire. 

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. 

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! 

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. 

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.