Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Surgery Center - PreOp/PostOp
About The Position
As an RN in the Ambulatory Surgery Center, you will provide postsurgical care to patients in Phase 1 and Phase 2. The position is based at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital’s Day Surgery Center in Park Ridge, Illinois. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either five 8-hour shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or four 10-hour shifts with variable start times between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. The role includes rotating Saturday call from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., subject to change. There are no holidays except when a holiday falls on Saturday, when call coverage is required. Certain positions may need to take call. The work involves caring for patients in an environment with potential exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions, including potentially infectious specimens and patients. The RN must be able to respond to patients promptly and access all areas of the unit. The role also requires the ability to assist with patient evacuation during a fire or other disaster and to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when a patient cannot assist, patient-handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other team member when available; unusual lifting or movement situations are assessed individually.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Illinois RN license.
- Current AHA CPR and ACLS.
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts to accommodate staffing.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
- Ability to work with potentially infectious specimens and patients and tolerate potential exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions.
Nice To Haves
- PALS certification is preferred; if not already held, it must be completed within three months of hire.
- A minimum of one year of Preop/Postop Care, Critical Care, Emergency Department, or Step-down ICU nursing experience is highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Provide postsurgical care to patients in Phase 1 and Phase 2.
- Assist in evacuating patients in the event of a fire or other disaster.
- Respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit.
- Use patient-handling equipment and collaborate with at least one other team member for lifts over 35 pounds or when a patient cannot assist, when available.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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