Registered Nurse (RN) Pre/Post
About The Position
FOX VALLEY ORTHOPEDICS is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) Pre/Post in Geneva, Illinois. The nurse provides individualized patient care before and after procedures, assessing patients, developing and implementing care plans, and evaluating responses to care. The role requires an Illinois registered nursing license and BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, which may be obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer. Pay is $33.00–$40.50 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates must pass a background check and pre-employment TB and drug testing; any offer is contingent on successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required active licensures.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing.
- Active registered nursing license in the State of Illinois.
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required, or to be acquired within 90 days of hire or transfer.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and weight of patients served.
- Perform technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety.
- Knowledge of surgical operating procedures, patient assessment before surgery, perioperative care, and aseptic and sterile techniques.
- Ability to collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare professionals.
- Understanding of patient health and safety standards.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Pass a background check and pre-employment TB and drug testing; obtain active licensures required for the job.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- At least 1 year of perioperative, medical-surgical, or PACU experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments to determine patients’ nursing care needs.
- Develop, review, revise, and individualize plans of care to address nursing needs and support optimal outcomes.
- Implement interventions consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Evaluate patient care and responses to interventions to support optimal outcomes.
- Maintain professional attitudes, demeanor, and interactions in support of the organization’s mission.
- Initiate actions to correct, prevent, or minimize risks to patients, families, and hospital employees, including falls, needle sticks, and patient concerns.
- Comply with safety activities, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in performance improvement activities.
- Attend and participate in department meetings.
- Attend mandatory educational programs.
- Follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
