Operating Room Nurse (Ortho) - Skilled Team Player

Illinois Sports Med & Ortho Surgery Ctr; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life & AD&D insurance

401k with match & profit sharing

Paid holidays & PTO

Wellness program

Job summary

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive perioperative care in a surgical setting. The role requires a BSN, an active Illinois RN license, BLS/ALS, and at least two years in orthopedic surgery, with ambulatory center experience preferred.

The nurse will coordinate operating room activities, maintain asepsis, and support anesthesia while ensuring patient safety and quality care throughout procedures.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Illinois RN license required.
• BLS and ALS certifications required; PALS preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in orthopedic surgery; ambulatory surgery center experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs to provide quality care.
• Organize time, equipment, supplies, and personnel for efficient case management.
• Prepare the operating room according to procedure requirements.
• Implement plan of care and maintain a safe environment.
• Maintain asepsis and sterile fields; ensure supplies are not expired.
• Document sponge, needle, and sharps accounting; communicate with team.
• Anticipate needs of the surgical team and assist anesthesia during anesthesia administration.
• Attend required safety training and understand safety procedures and hazards.
• Follow exposure control plans and bloodborne and airborne pathogen protocols.
• Maintain current knowledge, certification, and licensure; keep a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Valid State of Illinois RN license

BLS Certification

ALS Certification

Job description

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive perioperative care in a surgical setting. The role requires a BSN, an active Illinois RN license, BLS/ALS, and at least two years in orthopedic surgery, with ambulatory center experience preferred.

The nurse will coordinate operating room activities, maintain asepsis, and support anesthesia while ensuring patient safety and quality care throughout procedures.