RN-Pre-Op / Same Day Surgery

Job Requirements:

• Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery
• Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct
• Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
• Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure
• Assess patients post-operative condition
• Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria
• Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician
• Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies
• Communicates and collaborates with nurses, physicians, technicians and other members of the healthcare team to develop a plan of care to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
• Charts observations and activities related to patient care in electronic health record.
• Provides safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care for a patient population using critical thinking skills, advocacy abilities and ethical approaches.
• Demonstrates awareness of organizational values, mission, and philosophy through interactions with physicians, patients and peers.
• Assumes responsibility for professional education and development.
• Complete mandatory in-service requirements.
• Completes at least 20 hours of continuing education in addition to mandatory requirements within the last year that is specific to daily clinical practice.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school (Required)
• Current Registered Nurse License in this state (Illinois)
• BLS and ACLS(Required)
• General clinical competency in acute patient care
• 4-5 years of PACU/SDS, ED, ICU, or Medsurg/Tele (Required)
• Ability to work variable hours
• Adaptive to learn new techniques and skills in the OR
• Experience in spine, ortho and robotic surgeries
• Have a good knowledge of inventory and supplies in the operating room

Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status
US &GC