Registered Nurse: Ambulatory Surgery Center - Pre/Post-Registry

Hugh Chatham Health; Park Ridge (IL); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Ambulatory Surgery Center in Park Ridge, IL. This per diem, part-time role requires PACU experience and an active IL RN license, with BSN preferred. ACLS/CPR are required; PALS preferred or to be completed within 3 months of hire.

The unit operates M-F 0600-1930 with varying shifts, and holidays may be required. The RN will deliver and coordinate comprehensive patient care across the perioperative continuum, ensuring safety and a positive

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required.
• BSN preferred; ADN acceptable with BSN enrollment within four years.
• Current CPR; ACLS certification required.
• PALS preferred or completed within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum one year PACU experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide preoperative and postoperative care in PACU.
• Coordinate patient care and safe transitions to home or other facilities.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care and clinical decision-making.

Education

IL RN license

BSN preferred

ADN acceptable with BSN program

Current AHA CPR

ACLS

PALS preferred or within 3 months of hire

Job description

Department

37707 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Day Surgery Center

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

No

Hours Per Week

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Per Diem

Unit operation hours M-F 0600-1930 with varying shifts

No holidays, Optional Saturday call

PACU Experience Preferred

A minimum of 32 hours in a 6 week period required

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Title: Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Surgery Center

Scheduled Hours

Unit operation hours M-F 0600-1930 with varying shifts;

No holidays or weekends;

Optional Saturday call

Job Summary

Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled dialogue, the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience. The nurse delivers and coordinates patient-centered care across the continuum to support the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their home communities. The registered nurse is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the appropriate utilization of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation, in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.

As an RN in Ambulatory Surgery Center you will be responsible for providing pre/post surgical care to patients (Phase 1, Phase 2). The Unit population is 50% adult/50% pediatric.

Position Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license
• BSN preferred, ADN acceptable with agreement for nurses with less than 12 months of experience to enroll in BSN completion program to be completed in four years. Nurses with more than 12 months experience in direct patient care must possess a BSN or obtain either BSN or Advocate Aurora Health (AAH) recognized nursing certification within one year of the date of hire or becoming eligible to sit for certification, whichever is later.
• Current AHA CPR and ACLS
• PALS preferred or must be completed within 3 months of hire
• Minimum of one year of Preop/Post op Care in PACU setting required
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing
• Certain positions may need to take call
• Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick
• Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster
• Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients
• Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.; please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.