Registered Nurse RN - Ambulatory Surgery

Saint Francis Hospital • Evanston, IL

4d • $35 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care within the scope of practice in the Out Patient Services setting. The RN communicates with physicians, the Director of Surgical Services, the House Supervisor, and co-workers about changes in a patient’s clinical condition, including diagnostic study results and symptoms. The RN responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

The RN coordinates patient care with the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist, directs and guides other personnel, and maintains standards of care within the Out Patient Department. The role also involves working with other departments and co-workers to provide quality care across the continuum, support efficient patient flow, and maintain unit organization. The RN adheres to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures; participates in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services; and acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter.
• ACLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• PALS certification within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Complete Moderate Sedation competency within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous acute care hospital experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice in the Out Patient Services setting.
• Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions, including diagnostic study results and symptoms, to physicians, the Director of Surgical Services, the House Supervisor, and co-workers as appropriate.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patients’ conditions or responses to treatment.
• Coordinate patient care with the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist.
• Direct and guide other personnel while maintaining standards of care within the Out Patient Department.
• Work with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, support efficient patient flow, and maintain unit 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

• Sign-on bonus of $5,000 available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, with details discussed during the interview process.
• Paid time off.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional voluntary benefit options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed