Registered Nurse - RN - PreOp
About The Position
This is a great opportunity for a Registered Nurse, RN professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Loyola Medicine's 3 hospitals are located approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Chicago. Loyola University Medical Center Pre-Op is a 17 bed unit where patients prepare for surgery. It serves several functions to ensure patients are ready for their procedure. Nurses do patient assessments, education/ instructions for patients and families of what to expect after surgery. Preparations for surgery includes changing into a gown, marking the surgical site, inserting and administering IV fluids, and ensuring patients follow pre-surgery fasting guidelines.
Requirements
- A Degree from an accredited school/college of nursing is required - BSN or ADN
- BLS Provider (accredited by the American Heart Association) required prior to hire
- Illinois Board of Nursing license prior to hire
Responsibilities
- Patient assessments
- Education/ instructions for patients and families of what to expect after surgery
- Preparations for surgery includes changing into a gown, marking the surgical site, inserting and administering IV fluids, and ensuring patients follow pre-surgery fasting guidelines.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement ($5250/year)
- Education stipend ($300/year)
- Certification bonus (one-time payment of $1000)
- Clinical ladder (up to $5.00/hr extra) / hiring into the ladder if criteria is met
- Continuing education (e-learning and/or discounted tuition for select programs)
- Nursing Professional Governance
- Referral rewards
- Differentials (charge/preceptor, nights, weekends, etc.)
- TTP program if a new grad
- Self-scheduling/every third weekend/rotating holiday schedule (so they know year-to-year what holiday they will work)
- "Loyola nurse for life" (growth opportunities through school, committees, leadership training, etc.)
- Childcare Employee Discount at Gottlieb's Child Development Center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
