Registered Nurse - Des Moines Plastic Surgery

About Des Moines Plastic Surgery (DMPS)

Des Moines Plastic Surgery® is a premier, fully cosmetic plastic surgery practice recognized for excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care—offering a wide range of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures with specialties in facial rejuvenation, breast enhancement, and body contouring. 

The practice features a state-of-the-art, QUAD A-accredited on-site surgical center, creating a seamless, private experience from consultation through recovery—all under one roof. 

Learn more:

• DMPS: https://www.dsmplasticsurgery.com/ Des Moines Plastic Surgery
• Meet Dr. David Robbins: https://www.dsmplasticsurgery.com/about-us/dr-david-robbins/ Des Moines Plastic Surgery

About CPP Clinics

CPP Clinics is a leading provider of medical aesthetics services, offering innovative treatments across multiple medspas under the CPP umbrella. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient experiences and outstanding results, utilizing advanced technologies and personalized care. 

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse in the pre-operative area, recovery room and operating room will act as the supervisor for the patient while in these areas. She/He is the patient advocate and assures that quality care is administered. As Patient Care Coordinator the nurse is to engage the patient through the entire process of plastic surgery (consultation, surgery, recovery, referrals) to ensure the highest level of patient satisfaction. 

Work Schedule:

Non-OR weeks (clinic weeks):

• Mon–Thu: 8:00am–5:00pm
• Fri: 8:00am–4:00pm

OR/Clinic weeks:

• OR Hours: Tue, Wed, Fri: 7:00am–3:30pm
• Clinic Hours: Mon, Thu: 8:00am–5:00pm

Responsibilities:

Recovery Nurse

• Provides patient and family teaching regarding upcoming surgery. Completes patient health questionnaire and obtain medical clearance from patient’s family physician if patient has an active medical problem.
• Assesses patient’s chart for completeness and establish basic interventions for patient care. Review pre-operative teaching regarding events to take place in recovery room and operating room. Provide emotional support for patient pre- and post-operatively.
• Assist in escorting patient from operative suite to recovery room while assessing the post-operative status. Initiate appropriate monitoring of patient. Document status in EMR which reflect care that is pertinent and concise to the patient’s status. Involve patient and family members in pre-op and post-op teaching and planning. Discharge the patient with proper discharge order and patient charting.

OR Circulating Nurse

• Identifies patient, assesses and provides additional patient teaching. Assist patient to OR bed. Assist anesthetist by applying pulse oximeter, blood pressure and cardiac monitors and oxygen.
• Assure the operating room is properly prepared for the daily schedule including but not limited to preparation of supplies, sterilization of equipment, cleaning the operating room and maintain all equipment is in working order.
• Set-up the OR for all surgical cases. Open sterile packs, instruments and supplies assuring that a sterile environment is maintained throughout the procedure. Checking and supplying the operating room at the end of all scheduled cases.

Patient Care Coordinator

• During consultation process: ethically educate, explain and discuss each individual patient’s surgical and non-surgical procedures and expectations. Nurture new patients through the consultation process, to instill trust and confidence. Educate patient about office and credential s