Ambulatory Surgery Circulating OR Registered Nurse Full-time Days
About The Position
The Ambulatory Surgery Staff RN PHSC reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and complies with its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. This clinically competent, computer-literate registered professional nurse interviews surgical patients in person and by phone, and prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care through assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse interacts effectively with patients, significant others, and other members of the health team while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. The position is based at Palos Hospital. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 8-hour day shifts, and the role is listed as 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE). Palos Hospital is not considering external ADN candidates for its RN openings; internal employee ADN candidates are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Associate degree or diploma in Nursing.
- Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse licensure.
- OR: BLS. ACLS is required only if performing conscious sedation.
- Pre/post: BLS, ACLS, and PALS must be obtained within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with an electronic medical record (EMR).
- Advanced computer skills.
- Familiarity with medical terminology and basic surgical procedures.
- Effective time management and ability to work independently.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and solve problems.
- Strong critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Prior Epic experience.
- Triage, critical care, ED, or surgical patient experience.
Responsibilities
- Interview surgical patients, coordinate patient care, and clear charts for surgery.
- Develop patient care plans in preparation for surgery using strong clinical knowledge.
- Apply the nursing process, including assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Provide patient care in a manner that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors, incorporating National Patient Safety Goals.
- Collaborate with Anesthesia to clear patients for surgery.
- Communicate and interact effectively with patients, families, physicians, ancillary support services, office staff, and nursing units.
- Use quality-improvement results to initiate changes in nursing practice and healthcare delivery.
- Review preoperative instructions for patients scheduled for the next day and obtain required documentation and supplies.
- Provide patient comfort and safety using appropriate equipment and/or medication.
- Maintain records and log books as required by policy and regulation.
- Assign preoperative arrival times and notify patients at least one day before surgery.
- Check preoperative charts for completion and obtain paperwork needed to complete them.
- Follow up persistently and solve problems effectively in a tactful, non-confrontational manner.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
