Registered Nurse (RN) - OR/Sedation
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) - OR/Sedation position at the West Side Surgery Center supports the Operating Room (OR) and provides sedation to cataract surgery patients. The role involves learning to circulate all eye procedures performed at the center. The West Side Surgery Center is described as an excellent workplace with strong teamwork, compassionate patient care, active supervisor involvement, high patient satisfaction, good work-life balance, easier vacation scheduling, and approachable surgeons. Advocate Health emphasizes a nursing philosophy of leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness, fostering a unified team committed to innovation and inclusivity, and empowering nurses to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through curiosity. Nurse feedback is valued in shaping culture and improving care.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
- Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Utilize evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and communication skills.
- Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience.
- Support the OR and provide sedation to cataract surgery patients.
- Learn to circulate all eye procedures performed at the West Side Surgery Center.
- Be on call for emergency procedures at the Main hospital (once every 5-6 weekends).
- Be on call one day per weekday.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Premium pay (shift, on call, etc.)
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
