Operating Room Nurse, Cardiac - Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is looking for an Operating Room Nurse to join our Cardiac Team in Chicago. This full-time position involves providing specialized nursing care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and participating in patient assessment and treatment. Applicants should have an Associate Degree in Nursing, an active RN Illinois license, and preferably a BSN. Experience in trauma and surgical scrub is a plus. The role is 100% onsite with a shift from 7 AM to 5 PM.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree Nurses must enroll in a BSN program within 6-9 months of hire.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Participate in Quality Improvement data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care adapted to individual needs.
• Utilize assessment skills to determine patient needs.
• Implement nursing actions based on scheduled surgery.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Collaboration

Medication administration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN degree or higher preferred

Current RN Illinois license

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Job description

Be a part of a world‑class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as an Operating Room Nurse on our Cardiac Team located in our CCD Operating Room. At UChicago Medicine, we bring the world’s most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. You will have the ability to work with physicians that are constantly pushing the bounds of possibility forward, conducting groundbreaking research and providing lifesaving, personalized patient care. This position is 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

As an Operating Room Nurse, you will be responsible for providing nursing care that is goal‑directed and adapted to the needs of an individual, a family and/or community during health and illness.

Essential Job Functions

• Utilizes assessment skills to determine patient needs in order to provide comprehensive patient/family care for patients from neonate to geriatric population
• Identifies learning needs of patients and their family which directly influence patient recovery and develops teaching methods to enhance learning
• Implements nursing actions based on scheduled surgery, patient assessment, patient developmental needs and incorporates actions into written plan of care
• Evaluates care given and allows for alterations in nursing interventions to meet the changing needs or conditions of the patient. Documents appropriately in patient care records
• Successfully completes unit based and hospital competencies as designated
• Competently performs nursing treatments and procedures according to hospital policy and nursing practice within clinical specialty as documented by the respective clinical rotational checklists
• Maintains current CPR certification
• Prepares and administers medication/treatment according to the physician's orders utilizing knowledge base to assure patient safety
• Works collaboratively with other health team members in providing a holistic approach to health care. Communicates changes to all team members as appropriate
• Documents all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge according to hospital policies
• Incorporates discharge planning measures into daily practice in order to provide patients with smooth transition from hospital to home
• Provides cost‑effective care by proper use of time, supplies and personnel
• Actively participates in unit staff meeting
• Assists unit in development/attainment of unit goals and objectives
• Contributes to creating a work climate that encourages positive staff morale, motivation and commitment for all who participate in the care of patients
• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned by Clinical Director or designee
• Shares in leadership responsibilities at various levels by supervising, directing and teaching other employees as it effects patient care
• Participates in unit activities/goals to promote retention of staff
• Participates in a changing environment by being supportive and cooperative with changes at the unit level
• Demonstrates reliability and accountability to the unit and Department of Nursing
• Incorporates professional standards into practice utilizing written nursing care plans
• Participates in Quality Improvement data analysis, conclusions and changes determined
• Participates in the preceptor program either by being a preceptor or assisting in those who are
• Participates in weekly scheduled in‑service

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred.
• Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program.
• Current RN Illinois license
• Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Preferred Qualifications

• Trauma background
• 1 or more years of surgical scrub experience

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: 1.0, Full‑time
• Shift: Days, 7a - 5p
• Work Location: Onsite - Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: CCD-OR (Cardiac)
• CBA Code: NNU

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.