Surgery Center Staff Nurse

CCRM Fertility • Chicago, IL

6d

About The Position

The Surgery Center Staff Nurse provides individualized nursing care to CCRM surgery patients and patients having embryo transfers. The nurse functions independently while seeking assistance from physicians, the manager, and team members as needed. The position reports to the Surgery Center Manager and takes direction from physicians regarding patient care.

The role includes assessing patients, documenting care and responses, preparing surgical supplies and equipment, cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and applying sterile technique in the OR and PACU. The nurse educates patients, communicates their condition to providers, discharges patients as appropriate, and arranges hospital transfers when continued medical care is needed. Additional responsibilities include reviewing charts and consent forms, documenting advance directives in the EMR, responding to emergencies, completing postoperative calls, and assisting with quality improvement and research as appropriate.

This position operates in a professional office and clinical setting and uses standard office equipment. The advertised schedule is per diem and dependent on surgery center staffing needs. Weekday hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with variable start times and days; weekend hours are 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with variable start times. Per diem team members may be eligible for overtime pay at time and a half, holiday differential pay at time and a half, and a weekend shift differential of $4.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in nursing from an accredited school.
• State Registered Nurse license.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• At least 3 years of nursing experience in other RN roles.
• At least 1 year of experience related to operating room, PACU, or critical care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and collect and interpret data relevant to their care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
• Prepare supplies and equipment for surgical patients and clean and sterilize instruments in the surgical suite.
• Apply sterile technique and use equipment in the OR and PACU environment.
• Teach patients and answer their questions, using available resources as needed.
• Communicate patient conditions to physicians and other providers as appropriate.
• Discharge patients to home or temporary housing as their condition allows, and arrange hospital transfers when continued medical care is needed.
• Promote a positive work environment, remain accountable for personal conduct, and participate in staff meetings and unit problem solving.
• Organize work to support efficient patient care and smooth daily unit operations.
• Ensure paperwork is signed, accurate, and complete.
• Coordinate pre-procedure chart review to confirm surgery center and IVF laboratory consent forms are complete and signed.
• Ask patients about advance directives and enter completed forms into the patient EMR.
• Respond calmly and efficiently to emergencies, demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures and equipment.
• Perform postoperative calls and document them in the EMR.
• Assist with quality improvement and research as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Potential for overtime pay at time and a half.
• Holiday differential pay at time and a half.
• Weekend shift differential pay of $4.00 per hour.
• Rewards may include an annual bonus, flexible work arrangements, and region-specific benefits.

What This Job Offers

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