Ambulatory Surgery Staff/Circulating OR RN-Palos Health Surgery Center Full-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Orland Park, IL

1h • $37 - $58

About The Position

The Ambulatory Surgery Staff RN at Palos Health Surgery Center reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The role is for a clinically competent, computer-literate registered professional nurse who interviews surgical patients in person and by phone and coordinates nursing care for acutely ill patients 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 role involves preparing patients for surgery, coordinating and clearing patient charts, collaborating with Anesthesia, reviewing preoperative instructions, arranging arrival times, obtaining required documentation and supplies, and supporting patient comfort and safety. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, on the day shift. The listed hourly salary range is $36.50 to $58.40.

Requirements

• Associate degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse licensure.
• OR-BLS as required by department; ACLS is required only if performing conscious sedation.
• For pre/post assignments, BLS, ACLS, and PALS must be obtained within six months of hire.
• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to develop patient care plans in preparation for surgery.
• The posting states that Palos Hospital is not considering external ADN candidates for its RN openings; internal employee ADN candidates are encouraged to apply.

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 knowledge of 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, emergency department, or surgical patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Interview surgical patients, coordinate their care, and clear charts for surgery.
• Develop patient care plans in preparation for surgery using strong clinical knowledge and the nursing process: 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.
• Follow up persistently and solve problems effectively while remaining tactful and non-confrontational.
• Use quality-improvement results to initiate changes in nursing practice and the healthcare delivery system.
• Review preoperative instructions for patients scheduled for next-day surgery and obtain necessary 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 appropriate paperwork to complete them.

Benefits

• The company describes a wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protect against unexpected life events.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree