OR RN (Full Time)

Bridgeview Eye Partners; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

401k plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Bridgeview Eye Partners in Itasca, IL seeks a Registered Nurse to join our surgical team, supporting patients before, during, and after procedures and assisting with rehabilitation. You will document symptoms, administer medications, and educate patients and families while collaborating with the team for compassionate care.

The role offers an hourly wage of $34–$40 based on experience, with 6.5 paid holidays per year, about 8 days of PTO in the first year, and a full benefits package (health,

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Illinois.
• BLS and PALS certifications on file.
• ACLS certification required within one year of employment.
• Minimum 1 year of related work experience in a surgical/operating room environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in pre-surgical, operative, and recovery periods; collaborate with medical staff daily.
• Adhere to standards of care set by state board of nursing and regulatory agencies.
• Provide emotional support to patients, families, and friends.

Skills

Registered Nurse

BLS

PALS

ACLS

Job description

Are you a Registered Nurse that has a passion for patient care? Do you have a desire to work in the healthcare field, and maintain a positive work/life balance without working nights, weekends, or holidays? We are looking to add to our growing surgical team!

POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse position is responsible for treatment and care of our surgical patients. They record patient symptoms, administer medications and assist with patient rehabilitation. The registered nurse educates patients and family members about medical conditions and provides emotional support. RNs work within the context of the surgical team to provide care to individuals before, during and after a surgical procedure.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Starting hourly wage ranging from $34 -$40 based on previous experience

6.5 paid holidays per year

Approximately 8 days of PTO within first year

Full slate of benefits to include health, dental and 401k

Growth and wage increase through company paid certification program

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct patient care to individuals in the pre-surgical, operative and recovery periods; collaborates with medical staff and other departments daily to promote coordination of patient care.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to compliance standards; following ASC philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
• Protect patients and staff by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.

REQUIREMENTS:

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment

Current certification in Basic Life Support / Pediatric Advance Life Support

Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support is required to be obtained within one (1) year of employment

Minimum of one (1) year of related work experience in a surgical/operating room environment is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines):

Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing.The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform each activity.

Physical requirements: Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The worker may be exposed to the following hazards:

Anesthesia gases/agents

Blood and Bloodborne pathogens

Communicable diseases

Hazardous waste

Moving parts of equipment

Sharp objects

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