Registered Nurse Float CDH OR Per Diem Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Warrenville, IL

3d

About The Position

The West Operating Room Registered Nurse is a clinically competent, registered professional nurse who prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care for surgical patients through assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse interacts effectively with patients, significant others, and other healthcare team members while maintaining ANA and AORN standards of professional nursing practice.

The role includes promoting patient safety, involving patients and families in care planning and education, supporting efficient procedure starts and turnover, and ensuring effective handoffs. The nurse collaborates with anesthesia, physicians, and other team members; documents care accurately and on time; uses surgical equipment and supplies competently; and reports equipment issues for repair. The position also supports ongoing improvement, staff and student learning, professional development, evidence-based practice, peer review, self-evaluation, shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.

Requirements

• At least three years of current acute nursing experience within the past five years in three areas of Women and Children’s Services; candidates with experience in two areas may be considered if willing to train in a third area.
• Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program.
• BSN required for all new hires as of January 1, 2011.
• PALS and/or NRP certification based on the areas in which the nurse is floating.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work within the Illinois Practice Act for Nursing and ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice.
• Ability to assess when an interpreter is needed and use interpreter services effectively.
• BLS certification.
• Registered Nurse license.

Nice To Haves

• NRP certification.
• PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate I-CARE values and maintain a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor.
• Provide accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers, address concerns, give directions, and use service recovery skills.
• Demonstrate teamwork and communicate effectively with colleagues across departments while respecting diverse opinions and contributions.
• Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently, complete assignments on time, and contribute to continuous improvement and cost-effective processes.
• Promote patient safety and reduce the likelihood of healthcare errors in accordance with National Patient Safety Goals.
• Involve patients and families in care planning, teaching, continuity of care, and discharge planning.
• Support on-time procedure starts and efficient turnover, and provide effective handoffs to the next healthcare provider.
• Collect and analyze patient data, identify expected outcomes, develop and implement individualized care plans, coordinate care, and evaluate progress.
• Direct nursing care and determine the appropriate use of assistants involved in direct patient care.
• Report surgical equipment issues and arrange for repair; demonstrate competence with complex surgical equipment and supplies.
• Collaborate and communicate with anesthesia, physicians, patients, families, and ancillary staff about the plan of care.
• Use AIDET, key words, and rounding techniques to support positive patient relationships.
• Maintain timely, accurate, complete, current, and legible nursing documentation, and complete documentation audits.
• Accurately charge for equipment and supplies.
• Mentor nursing students, float pool staff, and new team members; perform and document the clinical preceptor role.
• Attend or read staff meeting minutes and maintain knowledge of applicable JCAHO, IDPH, CMS, and AORN requirements.
• Pursue ongoing education and professional development, participate in peer review and self-evaluation, and take action on identified development goals.
• Use available evidence and research findings to guide practice, and use quality-improvement results to improve nursing practice and healthcare delivery.
• Participate in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A wide range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level