Registered Nurse 2 Operating Room-28146

Rush Oak Park Hospital; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, IL is seeking an RN 2 for the Operating Room. The role requires a nursing degree, state licensure, and ongoing BSN progression when applicable. You will provide skilled patient care, engage with the health care team, and uphold Rush policies.

Expect a full-time schedule with 8-hour shifts, and opportunities to participate in ongoing education and leadership in clinical areas. The department emphasizes teamwork, safety, and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 9 months of nursing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN).
• Within 1 year from date of hire, employee must be enrolled in a BSN program.
• ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment toward BSN with contract signature.
• Need Illinois RN license, CPR. ACLS/PALS within 3 months for specified units.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes evidence-based practice to support decision making.
• Recognizes patterns in patient populations and initiates actions.
• Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
• Establishes caring relationships and collaborates with other disciplines.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

BSN/ADN

Job description

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Operating Room

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $40.05 - $61.28 per hour

Summary

The RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 continues to consult with other members of the heal care team when the need for assistance is identified. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of 9 months of experience in nursing
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) .
• Within 1 year from the date of hire, employee must be enrolled in a BSN program.
• RNs hired prior to 10/22/2020 are grandfathered in with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or diploma in nursing, with no further need to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BAN or BSN).
• Chief Nursing Officer must provide approval for any RNs with ADN degree hired after 10/22/2020, based upon unit need. ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment towards a BSN degree with a signature of contract stipulating a BSN degree must be completed within 3 years of hire. ADN RNS are not eligible for leveling to RN3.
• Prior to leveling to RN2, RN must show consistent proficient performance at RN1 position or equivalent experience.
• Current state of Illinois Registered Nursing License
• CPR
• ACLS for ICU, Telemetry, Med/Surg (6west), Endoscopy, PACU, IR, and ED required within 3 months of hire
• PALS PACU and ED required within 3 months of hire
• Proficiency in charge and preceptor roles.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Physical Demands

• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center and to be standing and walking most of the designated shift.
• Work requires lifting and carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• The ability to check documents for errors, use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
• Ability to care for patients in the following age categories:
• Toddlers (1-3 years) depending on cluster
• Pre-Schoolers (3-5 years) depending on cluster
• School Age (5-12 years) depending on cluster
• Adolescents (12-18 years)
• Young Adults (19-45 years)
• o Middle Adults (45-60 years)
• o Older Adults (greater than 60)
• Able to operate computers, printers, copiers, fax, and medical equipment specific to department.

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities

Evidence Based Practice

• Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
• Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address.
• Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.

Relationships and Caring

• Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
• Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients and families.

Critical Thinking

• Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/families.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
• Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.

Technical Expertise

• Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
• Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
• Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
• Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.

Leadership

• Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
• Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
• Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.