Registered Nurse | 40 hours per week | Surgical Services

Operating Room / Surgery

Pay & benefits for this position

RN: $35.79/hrView local pay scales

Requirements

ADN/ASN(pref)Weekends

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Position Details

Hospital System

Great River Health

Location

West Burlington, IA

Specialty

Operating Room / Surgery

Posted

2026-08-26

Applications close

2026-10-11

Job ID

R-08961

Minimum Hiring Wage

From $35.79 per hour

Scheduled Hours

6:55am - 3:25pm, on call and weekend rotation required

Description

A Brief OverviewDelivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation in coordination with other health team members. Effectively interacts with the patient, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining high standards of professional nursing.Duties are included but are not limited to those below for specified units. * Perform Bedside shift report and beginning and end of shift.* Utilize policies and procedures to keep patients safe from falls. * Assist in wound prevention and Hospital acquired pressure injuries.Assessment
Demonstrates the ability to obtain a comprehensive admission history, performs physical assessment of patient
Differentiates variations of normal and abnormal assessment findings
Analyzes and prioritizes abnormal findings. Initiates appropriate response
Anticipates actual or potential problems or health concerns in the hospital and/or home setting
Demonstrates ongoing assessment of patient's psychosocial, physiological and educational process per unit policy
Anticipates, recognizes and documents subtle changes in patient's physical and mental status
Integrates analysis of diagnostic information in patient assessment and care
Analyzes ongoing assessments to determine patient's and/or significant others learning and discharge needsDiagnosis
Integrates assessment data and formulates an individual nursing diagnosis according to policies and proceduresPlanning
Formulates an individualized plan of care including discharge planning based on standards of care and policies and procedures
Modifies individualized plan of care based on ongoing assessment and changes in patient status
Anticipates and manages changing situationsImplementation
Administers prescribed treatments and medications promptly according to hospital policies and procedures
Recognizes and questions unsafe, incorrect or inadequate orders. Intervenes to clarify patient order
Utilizes opportunities during delivery of patient care to teach the patient information necessary to attain the optimal level of self-careEvaluation
Evaluates patient's response to care and comprehension of educationDocumentation
Documents all aspects of the nursing process in a legible, concise, clear, and timely manner utilizing PCS or appropriate hospital forms, utilizing correct medical terminology and accepted abbreviationsCommunication
Involves patient and significant other(s) in all aspects of the nursing process
Acts as a patient advocate and respects the rights and confidentiality of patients
Promotes communication and relays information in a clear manner
Understand and acts within the guidelines for addressing ethical concerns
Communicates delays or wait times to patient/significant otherJudgment
Demonstrates sound judgment with the Nursing Process based upon critical thinking skills and a problem-solving approach
Anticipates and takes proper action in emergency and complex patient care situationsEquipment
Demonstrates the ability to utilize appropriate equipment when providing nursing care according to unit/organizational policies, including ability to trouble shoot equipmentWhat you will doAssess and monitor patient condition, documenting and communicating results to physician as appropriate.Document all aspects of patient care provided in the medical record, adhering to documentation standards.Administer prescribed medications adhering to the six rights of medication administration, IV fluids, enteral feedings, monitoring their effectiveness, and addressing needs.Answer patients' calls and provides assistance or determines how to assist them.Assemble equipment, performs procedures and treatments and/or assists medical staff with patient proceduresProvide basic patient care and treatments such as dressing wounds, preventing and treating pressure ulcers or performing catheterizations.Prepare patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explain procedures.Collect samples such as blood, urine and sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples (such as blood glucose monitoring) or sends the specimen to lab appropriately labeled.Formulate, evaluate and modify an individualized plan of care including discharge planning. Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other health care team members as necessary.Monitor patients' medication usage and results as well as responsible use of Medical and pharmaceutical supplies.Help patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking.Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation and pain.Provide patient and family education. Assess resources to plan and coordinate patient care.Act as a patient advocate, respect rights and confidentiality of patients.Work as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions. Participate in treatment team conferences regarding diagnosis or treatment of difficult cases.Participate in performance improvement activities, including quality assurance, quality monitoring and improvement efforts.Delegate aspects of care to others including certified nursing assistants, patient service associates, and licensed practical nurses; provides oversight for ensuring completion of the functions. Mentor new employees and students.Adhere to safety practices and evidence based practices. Adhere to safety practices for own personal protection, i.e. infection control devices, lifts, gait belts, eye shields, gloves.Prioritize specific aspects of assignment based on patient care needs. Coordinate and oversee nursing care provided for patient care assignement.Monitor patients' medication usage and results as well as responsible use of Medical and pharmaceutical supplies.QualificationsAssociate’s Degree (AA) Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) RequiredBachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) bachelor’s degree in nursing or other related field PreferredKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.Knowledge of basic math to calculate medication doses.Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.Talking to others to convey information effectively.Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.Actively looking for ways to help people.The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem,

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