Charge RN, Operating Room

CGH Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 46,838 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement)

Retirement Fund (457 and 401A)

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Sp

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Optional Insurances

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiv

Gift Shop Discount

CGH Day Care Discount

CGH Dietary Discount

Employee Assistance Program

CGH Pharmacy Discount

CGH Vision Center Discount

Job summary

CGH Medical Center is seeking a qualified RN to apply the nursing process, participate in assessments, and contribute to care plans within a specialty unit. The role reports to the Nursing Director and involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, days, 40 hours per week, with a $15,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants with at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure required.
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s in nursing preferred.
• Maintains certification according to requirements of specialty unit.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment at CGH.
• Basic Computer knowledge strongly preferred.
• Prior knowledge of drawing blood preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of medical equipment and instruments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures optimal patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Maintains patient records and documents to ensure an accurate record of the patient’s medical and nursing care.
• Administers and controls narcotics, medications and IV therapies in accordance with the Registered Nurse, Nurse Practice Act.
• Assesses and plans patient/family education and discharge needs.
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately.
• Accountable for problem solving to include initiating, delegating and evaluating patient care team functions.
• Promotes an environment conducive to professional practice by functioning as a role model and resource person for other patient services team members.
• Practices competencies in nursing skills based upon current scientific knowledge.

Skills

Nursing skills

Record keeping

Medication administration

Emergency response

Nursing documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's in Nursing preferred

Tools

Medical equipment knowledge

Basic computer skills

Phlebotomy knowledge

Job description

Shift & Schedule

Monday - Friday, Days Scheduled. Weekly Hours: 40. Sign‑on bonus of $15,000 available for external applicants with at least one year of experience.

Position Purpose

Demonstrates proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process in a specialty unit, contributes to the nursing assessment and the development of the nursing care plan, and participates in the evaluation of nursing care within an assigned unit, department or specialty area. Shares responsibility with other health care disciplines. Reports to Department of Nursing Director.

Essential Functions

• Ensures optimal patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Maintains patient records and documents to ensure an accurate record of the patient’s medical and nursing care.
• Administers and controls narcotics, medications and IV therapies in accordance with the Registered Nurse, Nurse Practice Act.
• Assesses and plans patient/family education and discharge needs.
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately.
• Accountable for problem solving to include initiating, delegating and evaluating patient care team functions.
• Promotes an environment conducive to professional practice by functioning as a role model and resource person for other patient services team members.
• Practices competencies in nursing skills based upon current scientific knowledge.

Specialized Knowledge & Requirements

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure required.
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s in nursing preferred.
• Maintains certification according to requirements of specialty unit.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment at CGH.
• Basic Computer knowledge strongly preferred.
• Prior knowledge of drawing blood preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of medical equipment and instruments preferred.

Compensation Range

$33.66 - $50.49.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
• Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Optional Insurances
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness
• Gift Shop Discount
• CGH Day Care Discount
• CGH Dietary Discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• CGH Pharmacy Discount
• CGH Vision Center Discount