RN- Extended Recovery Care 7p-7a (36 Guaranteed Hours/Week)

Springfield Clinic; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Extended Recovery Care unit in Peoria, Illinois. This role involves providing professional nursing care for post-surgical patients in a state-of-the-art recovery facility. Candidates must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Illinois and have at least two years of recent experience in a recovery or surgical unit.

You’ll work directly with patients during their recovery, manage care, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure excellent outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Three to five years of comparable nursing experience preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a post-anesthesia recovery unit is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for post-surgical recovery care of patients.
• Assess and monitor patients during recovery phases.
• Oversee direct care for a maximum of three patients.

Skills

Flexibility in working hours

Manual dexterity

Composure under stress

Ability to lift and move patients

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Illinois

CPR certification

ACLs certification

Job description

Job Description

The Registered Nurse – RCC‑Extended Recovery Care is responsible for post‑surgical recovery care of patients admitted into our 72‑hour recovery care six‑bed suite. The nurse is responsible for professional nursing care of post‑surgical or endoscopic patients to achieve total patient centered care through the nursing process. Unlike a typical hospital setting, our facility offers the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients while they recover in our newly opened state‑of‑the‑art recovery care center.

Job Relationships

• Reports to the ASC‑RCC Nurse Manager – Operative Services – Peoria

Principal Responsibilities

• Admission – greet patient, assist with changing into appropriate attire, complete admission process, nurse‑to‑nurse hand‑off, document in EHR, administer post‑op orders, provide post‑operative teaching, consult with care team regarding patient care and recovery plan.
• Post‑Anesthesia Care – assess and monitor the patient during Phase 3 of recovery, complete applicable documentation, administer medications as ordered, complete patient rounding per post‑operative protocols (including vitals, point of care testing, toileting, showering and food services).
• Each nurse oversees direct care for a maximum of three patients in the six‑bed suite.
• Responsible for planning, coordination, and assurance of quality care services for all admitted patients.
• Environmental conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids, tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive potentially hazardous materials.
• Cross‑train to work other areas in the facility; annual competencies for specific working area must be completed within designated month.
• Work cooperatively with healthcare team members from the ASC and RCC to maintain established standards of care.
• Able to transfer patients from wheelchairs weighing up to 300 pounds when needed.
• Restock food, kitchen supplies and oversee food services; ensure linens are stocked and orderly.
• Check crash cart, defibrillator and medications daily; ensure all equipment is present and in working order.
• Collect and label specimens from the sterile field appropriately and ensure proper disposition to lab.
• Comply with Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Three‑to‑five years of comparable nursing experience preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience within the last five years in post‑anesthesia recovery unit or medical/surgical unit of an acute care hospital or ambulatory surgical treatment center.

Licenses/Certificates

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLs certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within six months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Work flexible hours based on department needs.
• Adjust to various personalities and situations.
• Control emotions and maintain composure under stress, using tact and good judgment.
• Maintain professional behavior.
• Possess manual dexterity to use keyboard and handle equipment and appliances.
• Capable of pushing, pulling, stooping, bending and lifting.
• Stand and/or walk for long periods of time.

Working Environment

• Exposure to blood and body fluids, tissue and contagious diseases and/or potentially hazardous materials.
• Occasional heavy lifting required.

PHI/Privacy Level

• HIPAA