Registered Nurse-Pre/Post Surgery

American Addiction Centers

2d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN) in Pre-Post Surgery at Advocate Christ Medical Center. This part-time role involves supporting a variety of surgical specialties, coordinating care, reinforcing discharge instructions, and ensuring patients meet criteria for safe same-day discharge. Strong communication, patient teaching, and time management skills are essential. The unit operates between 0500-2030, requiring rotation between Pre-op and Post-op duties. There are no weekends or holidays. Flexibility is necessary for this department. The scheduled hours are .6 day/pm, typically 11a-7p or 12p-8p.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current IL RN license.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Certification in your current area of specialty once meeting eligibility requirements.
Current AHA CPR.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing.
Certain positions may require to take call.
Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick.
Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster.
Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients.
Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills.
Patient teaching skills.
Time management skills.

Responsibilities

Support a wide variety of surgical specialties.
Coordinate care for patients.
Reinforce discharge instructions.
Ensure patients meet criteria for safe same-day discharge.
Perform Pre-op and Post-op rotation.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards.
Competitive compensation.
Generous retirement offerings.
Programs that invest in your career development.
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Paid Time Off programs.
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
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 and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.