Ambulatory Surgery RN - Full-Time Day Shift & Benefits

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an Ambulatory Surgery Circulating OR Registered Nurse for full-time day shifts. The role supports pre/post-operative care, patient interviews, chart clearance, and coordination with anesthesia to ensure safe surgicalflow.

Excellent communication and clinical leadership are expected. The position requires an Associate degree or Diploma in Nursing and an Illinois RN license, with ACLS/PALS within 6 months as determined by the department.

Qualifications

• Assist with surgical patient interviews and care
• Coordinate nursing care using the nursing process
• Communicate effectively with patients and team
• Maintain patient safety and documentation practices

Responsibilities

• Interviews surgical patients, coordinates patient care, and clears charts for surgery
• Develops patient care plans for surgery readiness
• Performs nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation
• Maintains patient safety and reduces medical errors per National Patient Safety Goals
• Collaborates with Anesthesia to clear patients for surgery
• Maintains effective communication with patients, families, and health team members

Skills

Nursing assessment

Clinical documentation

Pre/post-op care

Education

Associate degree or Diploma in Nursing

Illinois RN license

ACLS/PALS within 6 months of hire

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an Ambulatory Surgery Circulating OR Registered Nurse for full-time day shifts. The role supports pre/post-operative care, patient interviews, chart clearance, and coordination with anesthesia to ensure safe surgicalflow.

Excellent communication and clinical leadership are expected. The position requires an Associate degree or Diploma in Nursing and an Illinois RN license, with ACLS/PALS within 6 months as determined by the department.