Registered Nurse - General Surgery and Medical Weight Loss

Southern Illinois Healthcare; Herrin (IL); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare's New Life Weight Loss clinic in Herrin, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse for general surgery and weight loss services. You will assess patient needs, educate patients, and assist physicians in the office setting.

Responsibilities include setting up and stocking rooms, assisting during procedures, and ensuring efficient use of OR suites. Requires an Associate's degree in nursing, Illinois RN license, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• Current Illinois RN license and BLS certification required.
• Office-based patient assessment and education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan patient care needs in the office setting.
• Assist physicians during visits and procedures as needed.
• Prepare, stock, and clean patient rooms; maintain OR readiness.
• First Assist: support surgeon during operative procedures.
• Coordinate with physicians to optimize OR usage and efficiency.

Skills

Patient assessment

Patient education

In-office assistance

First Assist in OR

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

BLS Certification

Job description

## Registered Nurse - General Surgery and Medical Weight LossApply: Medical Office Building West: Full time: Posted Today: JR105549**Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub.** Location: Herrin, ILShift: Days, Mon-FriTime Type: Full-TimeFacility/Clinic Name: New Life Weight Loss **Position Summary** **•** Responsible for assessing patient needs, provide patient education and assisting physicians in the office setting. **Education** **•** Associates Degree in Nursing**Licenses and Certification** **•** Current Illinois Registered Nurse License **•** BLS Certification**Experience and Skills** **•** Technical Experience: N/A **Role Specific Responsibilities** **•** Assess and plan patient care needs **•** Assist physician in office setting **•** Set up, stock and clean patient rooms as needed **•** First Assist: Assist the operating surgeon during surgical procedures. **•** First Assist: Collaborates with physicians in efficient use of OR suites.**Compensation (Commensurate with experience):**$27.5To$43.18