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

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Orland Park, IL

12h • $37 - $58

About The Position

The Ambulatory Surgery Staff RN at Palos Health Surgery Center reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with 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, coordinates nursing care for acutely ill patients through the nursing process, and interacts effectively with patients, significant others, and other members of the healthcare team while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice.

The position is full-time, day shift, at 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE). The listed hourly compensation range is $36.50 to $58.40.

Requirements

• Associate degree or diploma in Nursing.
• Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse licensure.
• BLS for the OR; ACLS is required only if performing conscious sedation. For pre/post, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with electronic medical records (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, emergency department, 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.
• Use 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.
• Follow up persistently and solve problems effectively in a tactful, non-confrontational manner.
• 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 necessary documentation and supplies.
• Promote 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.

Benefits

• Northwestern Medicine describes a wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection against unexpected life events.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.

What This Job Offers

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