Preoperative Planning Nurse; PT

Description

The OOSC exclusively works with Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C. (DMOS) surgeons. DMOS is the longest thriving private orthopaedic practice in the central Iowa area. We provide services that allow patients an opportunity to get back to living their best life. Our services change lives. We are dedicated to helping our community, peers, and partners provide outstanding healthcare. DMOS is a haven for enjoyable, creative, and mission‑centered individuals.

We are growing and we need the best and brightest to join us to serve our growing community.

We are based in West Des Moines, Iowa. OOSC offers our staff a work‑life balance with generous time off, competitive compensation, and a plethora of benefits, including affordable employee health, vision, and dental insurance. OOSC nurses have no call, overnight, or weekend shifts. Compensation is competitive and takes prior experience into consideration  competitive 401 K/pension plan is a benefit that contributes to the future of our staff and their ability to live their best life.

• Evidence Based Care Enthusiasts:
  We approach every day with a patient‑centered focus and are diligent about an outstanding care experience for all who come to OOSC.
• Emerging Leaders with a Servant Heart:
  We do everything with the highest level of purpose, preparation, and focus for others.
• People who want Continuous Learning:
  We strive to learn every day through sincere curiosity and look for ways to improve our patient care, ourselves, and the community.
• Vision for the Future:
  We see a future of patient‑centered care that allows for minimal disruption to the patient, the provider, and peers through outstanding surgical and ancillary services throughout the metro area.

• Support the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the organization in delivering outstanding patient care.
  • Operate according to approved policies and procedures.
  • Participate as a team member in support of the total perioperative process.
  • Consider patient rights in performance of duties.
• Develop a working relationship with practitioner’s offices; coordinate missing information such as history & physicals, orders, etc.
  • Interact respectfully and courteously.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally, using a translator when necessary.
  • Document and disseminate information to appropriate personnel or departments.
  • Attend and actively participate in meetings, committees, and in‑services as required.
  • Assist with orientation and training of new personnel and act as a resource for patient‑care problems.
• Identify high‑risk patients and alert the anesthesiologist or relevant staff.
  • Provide and coordinate nursing care following the nursing process.
  • Use critical thinking to make independent judgments and consult with the supervisory control when appropriate.
  • Assist in the completion of pre‑admission assessment calls as time allows.
• Interact appropriately with patients of various age groups.
  • Accurately assess and interpret age‑specific patient data and responses.
  • Consider age‑specific patient requirements during emergency situations.
• Alert the clinical manager, practitioner, and scheduler if discrepancies arise during the pre‑admission assessment.
  • Assist in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient upon admission per facility policy.
  • Develop a care plan from assessment data and implement/ document pre‑operative care per protocol.
  • Inform patients about routine care and perioperative procedures.
  • Provide comfort and reassurance, supporting patient rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
  • Review documentation for discrepancies and address them prior to scheduled day of surgery.
  • Adhere to organizational policy regarding standards of conduct and HIPAA confidentiality.

Must have a current nursing license to practice through the Iowa Department of Public Health, an unrestricted IA RN license, BLS, and a basic ACLS certification. ACLS and PALS preferred. Experience in a similar related industry or ASC is preferred, but not required. Experience in orthopedics is preferred. Must be able to set priorities and work with minimal…