Ambulatory Surgery OR RN - Patient Care & Pre-Op Prep

Northwestern Medicine group; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois is seeking an Ambulatory Surgery Staff RN PHSC to interview surgical patients, coordinate nursing care, and support perioperative processes. You will work closely with anesthesia to clear patients for surgery and ensure accurate documentation.

Ideal candidates will have strong clinical knowledge, effective communication, and the ability to manage pre-op instructions while maintaining patient safety and adhering to ANA standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse Licensure.
• By dept: OR-BLS, ACLS required only if performing conscious sedation, pre/post-BLS, ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Interviews surgical patients, coordinates patient care, and clears charts for surgery.
• Requires strong clinical knowledge and ability to develop patient care plan in preparation for surgery.
• Nursing process: Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.
• Perform all aspects of patient care in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical errors.
• Works collaboratively with Anesthesia to clear patients for surgery.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, physicians and staff clearly and professionally.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient communication

Nursing process

Education

Associates degree or Diploma in Nursing

Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse Licensure

By dept: OR-BLS, ACLS required only if performing conscious sedation, pre/post-BLS, ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire date.

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Epic or EMR systems

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois is seeking an Ambulatory Surgery Staff RN PHSC to interview surgical patients, coordinate nursing care, and support perioperative processes. You will work closely with anesthesia to clear patients for surgery and ensure accurate documentation.

Ideal candidates will have strong clinical knowledge, effective communication, and the ability to manage pre-op instructions while maintaining patient safety and adhering to ANA standards in a fast-paced environment.