PRN Rounding Nurse

The rounding nurse provides physical and educational support for the physician while rounding on postoperative and non-operative orthopedic patients that are inpatient. The rounding nurse assists with giving verbal report for each patient, including a condensed medical history reporting any critical or important information that would be beneficial for the physician, reason for hospitalization, any complications, updates or changes since patient was seen last. 

This position works nights, weekends and holidays. 

- Friday evening, Sat morning & few hours in the evening, Sunday morning

- Generally, averages around 12-15ish hours for the weekend 

Collecting patient information in advance, reading and compiling information into a written document to provide the physicians is imperative. 

Why Choose Iowa Ortho? At Iowa Ortho, we are guided by our IMPACT values, and we believe in fostering a culture that prioritizes both professional excellence and compassionate care:

• Innovation that Drives Positive Outcomes (I)
• Motivation for Exceptional Care (M)
• Passion for Quality in Everything We Do (P)
• Accountability Through Open and Honest Communication (A)
• Commitment to Continued Growth (C)
• Teamwork (T)
• Competitive Benefit Package: Competitive pay, health, dental, begin with 160hrs of paid time off in a full year, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, profit-sharing, employee discounts and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Must be able to regularly attend work and use the designated time keeping system to track hours.  
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting times and locations with ever changing physician schedules.
• Communicates effectively with physician and PA’s with location for meeting for Rounds.
• Communicates appropriately with patients.
• Communicates appropriately and in a timely manner with supervisors and managers of IOC. 
• Functions with autonomy in hospital base nursing practice within the guideline established by the Board of Nursing and Iowa Ortho.
• Recognizes potentially dangerous symptoms outside of orthopedic care that would require immediate notification to the physician. 
• At the direction of the physician, provides patient education, helps to answer any questions the patient may have, and documents actions in the electronic medical record. 
• Works collaboratively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to process information in an accurate, timely and consistent manner.
• Exercise good judgement in the identification of potential problems such as medication side effects, adverse interactions, postop complications, or non-compliance with medical plan of care.
• Responsible for handling a high volume of postoperative inpatient patient’s requiring good judgement and decision-making skills.
• Documents all health related and patient information pertaining to the most current post-operative rounds into the medical record accurately and concisely. 
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to the patient’s privacy upon examination by physician by making sure the door is closed, all non-examined body parts are covered, only appropriate or approved persons are in room during exam, etc. 
• Acts in a professional manner, reflecting the mission of Iowa Ortho and compliant with policies, procedures, regulatory agencies and professional requirements. 
• Acts as patient advocate.
• Assists the physician with removal of any dressings, examining the wound for postop complications, redressing/cleaning surgical wound per physician direction.
• Ensures that each patient chart is filled out to completion in order to be discharged or signed off by our physician when necessary. Including any physical documentation that needs completed prior to discharge ie: narcotic prescriptions, Skilled nursing facility orders, Physical therapy orders.
• Must be able to acclimate to unexpected changes or complications delaying rounding such as computer issues, paper charting, late physicians due to emergencies, etc. 

• Maintains current Iowa RN licensure.
• Orthopedic background a plus but not required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current mandatory reporter certification.
• Demonstrates clear and effective communication skills using the English language.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills and accurate data entry; ability to develop skills on the ACIS system by documentation which provides superior patient care and performs as an effective team member. 
• Ability to apply nursing and administrative judgement to carry out instructions furnished in oral, written and diagram form. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Able to act as a first responder in cases of patient distress; knowledge of AED use and emergency protocol for Mercy Hospital. 
• Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude, outlook and demeanor to all staff and patients. 
• Eligible and able to serve as a mentor to new employees by providing accurate training, shadowing and feedback to staff in order to assist supervisor in orientation and pilot programs.

• Center of Excellence: Physician-owned orthopedic clinic and surgery center dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to the people of central Iowa. Discover why Iowa Ortho is a recognized center of excellence in orthopedic care.
• Cutting-Edge Environment: Work in a state-of-the-art facility that embraces the latest advancements in medical technology.
• Team Atmosphere: Join a collaborative team that supports one another and is committed to enhancing patient care.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning.

Join our team and be a part of our commitment to delivering gold-standard healthcare!

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Iowa Ortho is a privately held medical practice. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment at Iowa Ortho will be required to complete a criminal background check, education verification, reference checks, and an initial TB test.

Iowa Ortho is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Iowa Ortho is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.