Registered Nurse - Same Day Surgery
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. The nurse coordinates patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist and directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The nurse works with other departments to provide continuity of care and with co-workers to support quality patient care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization. The role includes adhering to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures; participating in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services; and serving as a resource to other personnel as appropriate. The position is part-time, on days, at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, with a variable shift. The nurse is directly accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained as current.
- Current ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained as current.
- Current PALS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained as current.
- At least one year of previous perioperative experience or on-the-job training.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) certification (AORN).
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Coordinate patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
- Direct and guide the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
- Collaborate with other departments to provide continuity of care.
- Work with co-workers to provide quality patient care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization.
- Adhere to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures.
- Participate in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services.
- Act as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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