FULL TIME POSITION
- Up to 36-40 hours a week
- Monday – Friday
- Hours may vary based on department needs
- Call during the week 1-2 days, call every 3rd weekend and rotating Holidays
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As an OR nurse, you will provide the nursing care our patients receive before, during and after surgery. Our patients will count on you to communicate and advocate on behalf of their physical and emotional well-being to their family, other staff and physicians. Our patients are diverse in their needs and you will see patients of all ages from neonatal to geriatric populations.
Other responsibilities include:
- Assist physician with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient, emergency medical and trauma patient care.
- Direct or perform the functions and activities in the ambulatory surgery area, operating room, and recovery room following evidence-based policies, procedures and standards.
- RN that possess a positive attitude, passion for rural healthcare, and a commitment to "community" to join our healthcare team
- 3 room surgical suite with specialties in General, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Cataract and Podiatry
- Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Current Iowa Registered Nurse License
- Current ACLS and PALS certification or eligible to obtain
- OR experience preferred
- Epic experience preferred
BENEFITS
- Health Insurance, shared
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- 1.5 x annually salary life insurance, employer paid
- Short Term Disability, employer paid
- Long Term Disability, employer paid
- Retirement 403(b), 50% company match (maximum 3% match)
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital and all affiliated organizations is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, associational preferences, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual.
Qualifications30-32hrs per week
Typical hours 6:30am to 3pm Monday/Tuesday/Thursday. Remaining hours divided between Wednesday & Friday depending on weekly surgery schedule.
Call: 1 day per week, every 3rd weekend with ability to take PRN call as needed, 1 holiday a year
Skills Required
- Current Iowa Registered Nurse License
- Current ACLS and PALS certification or eligible to obtain
- OR (operating room) experience
- Epic electronic health record experience
- Ability to work scheduled hours and call responsibilities (weekday call 1-2 days, every 3rd weekend, rotating holidays)
- Commitment to rural healthcare and community orientation
What We Do
Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics is a 20-bed Critical Access hospital providing acute and skilled care, including 24-hour emergency room coverage. The facility offers a wide range of outpatient diagnostic, rehabilitation, and nutritional services. Committed to quality health and wellness, it serves patients of all ages across Lake City, Gowrie, Lake View, and Rockwell City, focusing on delivering coordinated care and exceptional patient experiences.

