Registered nurse (rn) opc-recovery (pre-op/pacu)

Department:

37715 Advocate Sherman Hospital - Recovery: O/P

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Scheduled Monday - Friday: Start times can vary between 0600-0930 depending on surgical schedule typically 8 hour shifts. Schedule: This role operates on an alternating weekly schedule, with 2 days worked one week and 3 days worked the next. Call required - Saturday call rotation 0800-1400 about every 6 weeks.

Pre-op holding and PACU (recovery) of GI, Pulmonary, Pain, Ophthalmology

ACLS certification preferred or completed during orientation period.

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

Location:

Sherman Hospital, Elgin, IL

Major Responsibilities:

• Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care.
• Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care.
• Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety.
• Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.
• Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm.
• Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives to improve the functions of the department and the patient care experience.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Education Required:

Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing.

Experience Required:

Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrates progression to provide holistic patient care.
• Proficient computer skills, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.

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