Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room - Registry, Day
About The Position
Join a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Crown Point as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) at the Ambulatory Surgery Center. UChicago Medicine is an integrated academic and community health system with multiple primary medical facilities within the surrounding suburbs of Chicago and Northwest Indiana. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. Under the direction of the OR Charge RN/Nurse Manager, responsible for perioperative care of the patient. Directs professional and other health care personnel in the delivery of perioperative care to the surgical patients; revises surgeon’s preferences/orders as appropriate; complies with standards, policies, procedures; supports the vision and mission of Ingalls Ambulatory Surgery Center. The position will have a wide range of access to protected health information ("PHI") and understands the importance of confidentiality regarding all patient information pursuant to HIPAA policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Current RN licensed in the state of Indiana
- Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Minimum 1 year of Perioperative experience, preferably ambulatory surgery
Responsibilities
- Assesses patient, identifies surgical site, implements plan of care
- Assists with anesthesia induction and care of patients while in the operating room.
- Performs perioperative duties of circulating/scrubbing, documents in electronic medical records
- Monitors patient while in OR suite
- Follows all current AORN Standards, Recommended Practices and Guidelines
- Maintains effective communication and a working relationship with patients, families, physicians, co-workers, management and ancillary departments
- Acts as a preceptor
- Picks cases for the following day
- Participate in huddles, staff meetings, and checks email at least once a month
- Performs other duties assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
