Job Description

• 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, PACU (postoperative anesthesia care unit) and post-operative care in the OR and Cath Lab while maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encounters and keeping patient flow in mind.
• Observes patients for side effects of anesthesia and monitors patient`s level of consciousness throughout the sedation recovery.
• Provides pre-operative and discharge instructions to patients including, but not limited to, diet, activity, medication reconciliation, and obtaining a post-operative appointment, if needed.
• Assures education is provided to patients and their families regarding post-surgery care at home.  

• Two years nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting - Pre/Post Op OR or Pre/Post Cath Lab required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa.
• BLS and  ACLS Required 

• 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