Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Shelby American, Inc.; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in surgical care is seeking a dedicated Operating Room Registered Nurse to join their team. This role involves delivering exceptional nursing care during orthopedic surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with a skilled team of healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a current Illinois nursing license, with prior operating room experience being a significant advantage. Enjoy a rewarding career with a supportive work environment that prioritizes your professional growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Program with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Nursing license required.
• One year Operating Room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting.
• Monitor and document patient condition during procedures.
• Prepare operating rooms and maintain sterile environment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Operating Room Experience

Orthopedics Experience

Education

Current Illinois Nursing License

BLS Certification

Job description

Description

Salt Creek Surgery Center is currently seeking an Operating Room Registered Nurse who can help us provide the highest quality surgical care available to our patients.

This position will be approximately 4 X 10 hour shifts per week and is benefit-eligible. No weekends.

SUMMARY:

The Operating Room Nurse delivers professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing orthopedic surgical procedures. The circulating nurse is responsible for assessing patient needs as well ensuring the safety of the patient. The RN works by collaborating with other members of the team including to anesthesiologist, surgeon, surgical technologist, and other personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Adheres to the Center’s policies and procedures and the Professional Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Delivers professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording, and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during, and after procedure.
• Monitors vital signs during the procedure and documents on the OR record.
• Transports patient to the PACU post procedure.
• Prepares operating rooms for each surgical case.
• Maintains and monitors the sterile environment. Assists with room turnovers including cleaning and mopping in preparation for subsequent procedures.
• May participate in performance improvement and quality initiatives.
• Complies with all Surgery Center policies/ procedures and other regulatory agencies, standards, and guidelines.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Illinois Nursing license required
• One year Operating Room experience preferred
• Current BLS certification
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Orthopedics experience is a plus

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.