Staff Nurse, DCAM Pre-Op/PACU – Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

3d • $41 - $77 • Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Staff Nurse in the DCAM Pre-Op/PACU department. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity at our Hyde Park campus. As a Staff Nurse in DCAM Pre-Op/PACU, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients before and following surgical and procedural services. You will assess patient readiness, monitor patients during post-anesthesia recovery, provide education, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Illinois.
• Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Previous Pre-Op, PACU, critical care, emergency department, or perioperative nursing experience.
• Current ACLS and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive preoperative assessments, including reviewing medical history, medications, allergies, laboratory results, and procedural readiness.
• Prepares patients for surgical and procedural services, including initiating intravenous access, administering medications, and providing patient and family education.
• Receives and monitors patients following anesthesia and procedural sedation.
• Assesses airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and pain status during the recovery period.
• Administers medications, treatments, and nursing interventions in accordance with established policies and provider orders.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and responds appropriately to urgent or emergent situations.
• Evaluates patients against established discharge criteria and provides postoperative and discharge instructions.
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Follows infection prevention, patient safety, regulatory, and professional nursing standards.
• Participates in quality-improvement activities and supports efficient patient flow throughout the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree