RN Surgery at Cass County Memorial Hospital – Atlantic, Iowa

• Provide patient care using the nursing process, applying clinical judgment and critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Address the psychological, social, cultural, and educational needs of surgical patients and their support persons.
• Identify expected versus unexpected patient responses and respond appropriately to changes in condition or emergencies.
• Advocate for patient safety and maintain required clinical competencies for assigned surgical areas.
• Document care accurately, concisely, and timely in the electronic health record.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by managing time, resources, and surgical supplies effectively.
• Collaborate as an active member of a supportive, multidisciplinary surgical team.
• Maintain knowledge of and adhere to AORN Recommended Practices, departmental policies, and surgical procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support safe, efficient surgical services.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• One year of surgical or perioperative nursing experience

• Ability to respond appropriately to changes, problems, and emergency situations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in interpersonal relationships and teamwork
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated accountability and flexibility when interacting with patients and colleagues

• Valid Iowa RN license or license from a reciprocating state
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications

Cass Health is a thriving, independent rural health system in southwest Iowa. We proudly serve more than 40,000 unique patients each year and support over 150,000 outpatient encounters across our hospital and four rural health clinics. Our team includes nearly 500 employees, more than 80 providers, and over 100 volunteers—making us the largest employer in Cass County and one of the largest Critical Access Hospitals in Iowa.

We’ve earned consistent recognition for excellence, including:

• Top 100 Critical Access Hospital every year since 2017
• Top 20 Critical Access Hospital every year since 2021
• Top Iowa Workplace for more than a decade
• HFMA MAP Award Winner for Revenue Cycle Performance (2021)

Cass Health provides a comprehensive range of services including primary care, surgical specialties, bariatrics, OB/GYN, orthopedics, oncology, ENT, eye care, and regional maternal health outreach.

We offer an excellent benefits package designed to support your well‑being and professional growth, including:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Long‑term disability
• Participation in IPERS
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off
• Short‑term disability benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities