Registered Nurse

vTech Solution; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Operating Room (OR) at vTech Solution is responsible for assessing patients' mental, physical, and spiritual needs, planning and implementing individualized care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, and providing skilled nursing care in a surgical environment.

This role requires clinical judgment to recognize and report changes in patient condition, effective communication, and maintaining accurate medical records, with a minimum of 2

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• At least 2 years of nursing experience.
• Ability to assess and plan patient care effectively.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Experience or certification in Operating Room nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to determine mental, physical, and spiritual needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Provide explanations and instructions to patients and responsible persons.
• Use clinical judgment to recognize and report changes in patient condition.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Meet Core Measure responsibilities related to patient care.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.
• Contribute to a healthy workplace environment by managing conflict using professional communication skills.
• Perform nursing duties specific to the Operating Room setting.
• Respond to on-call requirements as needed.

Skills

Nursing license

CPR/BLS

Nursing experience

Operating Room

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

ACLS certification

Job description

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Operating Room (OR) is responsible for assessing patients' mental, physical, and spiritual needs, planning and implementing individualized care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, and providing skilled nursing care in a surgical environment. The role requires clinical judgment to recognize and report changes in patient condition, effective communication, and maintaining accurate medical records. The RN will participate in continuing education and contribute to a healthy workplace environment. A minimum of 2 years of experience and current licensure are required.

Responsibilities:

• Assess patients to determine mental, physical, and spiritual needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Provide explanations and instructions to patients and responsible persons.
• Use clinical judgment to recognize and report changes in patient condition.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Meet Core Measure responsibilities related to patient care.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.
• Contribute to a healthy workplace environment by managing conflict using professional communication skills.
• Perform nursing duties specific to the Operating Room setting.
• Respond to on-call requirements as needed.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• At least 2 years of nursing experience.
• Ability to assess and plan patient care effectively.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Experience or certification in Operating Room nursing preferred.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• ACLSS certification.
• Certifications or experience in Intensive Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Cardiac Services, Emergency Room, Recovery Room, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, or related specialties.
• Experience with multidisciplinary team collaboration.
• Additional certifications such as NRP, PALS, OCN, or Infusion Therapy Services.

Special Considerations:

• Shift includes three 12-hour shifts per week.
• On-call duties required as necessary.
• No block scheduling requests; shift assignments cannot be guaranteed.
• Work environment includes high-acuity surgical and perioperative care settings.

Scheduling:

• Work schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts per week.
• Shift times and days are assigned without block scheduling options.
• On-call availability is required as part of the schedule.