PACU Registered Nurse — Flexible Schedule & Career Growth

Ophthalmology Surgery Center of Illinois; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Ophthalmology Surgery Center of Illinois is seeking a Registered Nurse to care for patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. You will record symptoms, administer medications, and educate patients and families within a collaborative surgical team.

Starting hourly wage ranges from $34 to $40, with 6.5 paid holidays, PTO, and a full benefits package including health, dental, and a 401k. Certification progress and wage growth are supported by the company.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support / Pediatric Advanced 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.

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.

Skills

Patient care

Job description

Ophthalmology Surgery Center of Illinois is seeking a Registered Nurse to care for patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. You will record symptoms, administer medications, and educate patients and families within a collaborative surgical team.

Starting hourly wage ranges from $34 to $40, with 6.5 paid holidays, PTO, and a full benefits package including health, dental, and a 401k. Certification progress and wage growth are supported by the company.