About this role
Broadlawns Medical Center is a safety net hospital with an acute care facility, primary and specialty clinics, urgent care, emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, mental health, and community behavioral support. It accepts all insurance forms and earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest for medical delivery models. Patients are the North Star guiding compassionate care.
The RN reports to the Surgical Services Director and provides diligent care to surgical patients in pre- and post-operative settings. This includes monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment. The PACU RN focuses on post-operative recovery from general, regional, and local anesthesia.
With over 160 physicians and 1,600 dedicated employees, Broadlawns ensures community access to high-quality, coordinated healthcare. Employees benefit from a supportive work culture. The PRN schedule is as needed on the 7a-3p shift.
Broadlawns provides a top-rated benefits package and more to its staff. The approach emphasizes quality outcomes in a compassionate environment. It operates as an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Current RN license with the State of Iowa
- Proficiency in pre-operative patient preparation
- Skills in post-anesthesia patient monitoring
- Knowledge of surgical patient assessment and intervention
- Ability to provide discharge instructions for surgical patients
- Experience with perioperative nursing protocols
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
Responsibilities
- Report to the Surgical Services Director
- Administer diligent care to surgical patients in pre- and post-operative settings
- Perform monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment
- Provide care for post-operative patients recovering from general, regional, and local anesthesia
- Deliver discharge care and instructions to patients and caregivers prior to unit discharge
- Perform perioperative RN responsibilities as directed by the Nursing Director
- Assess patient recovery levels post-anesthesia
- Monitor vital signs and manage pain in PACU
Benefits
- Top-rated benefits package
- Supportive work culture
- Access to high-quality coordinated healthcare
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