Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Surgery Clinic (Aurora)

Advocate Aurora Health • Downers Grove, IL

130d • $32 - $48

About The Position

The position is for a Registered Nurse in the Orthopedics department at Advocate Health, specifically at the AMG Aurora Highland Ave location. The role involves providing ongoing care to patients, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The nurse will be responsible for triaging and consulting with patients and their families, preparing patients for exams, performing laboratory procedures, administering medications, and providing patient education. The nurse will also assist in various clinical tasks and maintain the clinic environment. The position requires a commitment to patient care and the ability to work collaboratively with a healthcare team.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• No experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions.
• Excellent organization, prioritization and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including delegation and building team rapport.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding and use of electronic medical records systems.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to provide ongoing care (assess, plan, intervention, and evaluation).
• Provides triage and consultation to patient, family, and/or significant others according to protocol and organization guidelines.
• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and documenting/updating pertinent health information.
• Performs laboratory procedures using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions.
• Assists the physician/provider with procedures and surgeries.
• Administers medications under physician/provider orders.
• Assesses and provides patient education and counseling.
• Performs advanced clinical tasks or skills with demonstrated competency.
• Assists in the development and implementation of staff orientation and educational activities.
• Organizes and prepares exam rooms, lab and work areas.
• Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment.

Benefits

• 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.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree