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Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. Our team members are the cornerstone of our mission of making communities healthier. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just beginning your career, Ottumwa Regional Health Center has opportunities for you to utilize your skills and expertise. For more information about nursing career opportunities, please visit here.

Registered Nurse (RN), One Day Surgery Full Time (Days)

Ottumwa, Iowa

Req ID RNONE025451 Post Date Mar. 11, 2024 CategoryRegistered Nurse FacilityOttumwa Regional Health Center
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** SIGN-ON BONUS - Up to $25,000.

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Ottumwa Regional Health Center provides a wide range of health services, including emergency medicine, critical care services, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, and pediatrics, as well as specialty services such as cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab, pathology, and so much more.

Where We Are:

Ottumwa is a center for “cultural and commercial development” known for its low cost of living, abundant recreation and entertainment, and outstanding education and healthcare facilities. You’ll find something new and exciting to do every day in Ottumwa where there is always a new adventure awaiting on the other side of the bridge.

Why Choose Us:

  • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
  • Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
  • Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
  • And much more…

Position Summary:

    • Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the perioperative areas for all patient populations. Is expected to flex hours to accommodate unit schedule and cover standby during weekends, nights and holidays. This position requires strong communication skills, must be attentive to details, have a commitment to the team concept, and have a strong commitment to task. He/she will maintain skills in setting priorities, organizing workload effectively, changes in assignment and integrating multiple assignments with multilevel personnel. RN will support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • In-depth knowledge and skill related to surgical patients, population, supplies, documentation, and patient care requirements, etc.
    • Must have a caring, calm and compassionate attitude
    • Ability to deal with patient’s fear and doubts
    • Ability to work within the guidelines established by the organizational structure.
    • Working/Reference knowledge of policies/procedures/standards.
    • Participate in and contribute to committees, teams and projects in keeping with the organization’s strategic goals.
    • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
    • Prefer prior experience in perioperative nursing
    • Position requires the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care appropriate to the patient population assigned, considering client age and diagnosis
    • Willing to accept responsibility and accountability to prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care provided on his/her unit as required.
    • Verbal ability to present information and ideas related to nursing theory and practice.
    • Ability to function in stressful situations. 
    • Willingness to cross train and float between OR, PACU, PAT, pain clinic and Endo units.
    • Current Active Iowa Registered Nurse Licensure
    • ACLS/PALS/BLS required

    EEOC Statement:

    Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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