Registered Nurse-Operating Room In-House Registry

Northwestern Medicine; Sandwich (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. This role emphasizes high-quality, evidence-based nursing care, ensuring that every patient receives personalized attention. The ideal candidate will be part of a dynamic team, contributing to patient assessments, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a strong focus on professional development and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to elevate your career, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness

401(k) Matching

Lifecycle Benefits

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and develop nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and provide patient education.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers for optimal patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Medication Administration

Education

Accredited Nursing Program

Registered Nurse License

Job description

Registered Nurse-Operating Room In-House Registry

Registered Nurse-Operating Room In-House Registry

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Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

Registered Nurse-Operating Room (OR) In-House Registry

The Inpatient Staff Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Registered Nurse performs established procedures in accordance with hospital and the department of patient care services philosophy, policies, and standards. Care is provided with consideration to developmental needs and abilities. The RN uses the nursing process to ensure the delivery of high-quality evidence-based nursing care to the patient and family.

Responsibilities:

• According to hospital and unit specific guidelines and standards of practice, completes an assessment for each assigned patient reflecting age specific physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and environmental variables affecting the patient. Recognizes signs of abuse/neglect.
• Assesses patient/family educational needs, abilities, learning preferences, and readiness to learn
• Anticipates potential problems including those related to the patient’s disease entity, adjustment to disease, physical complications, knowledge deficit, discharge needs, and family support
• Develops and updates nursing plan of care based on patient assessment and nursing diagnosis with input from interdisciplinary team members and patient/family/significant others; patient/family education and discharge planning needs are assessed and included in the plan of care
• Initiates and coordinates effective communication with physicians and/or other healthcare providers by reporting and recording pertinent observations and reactions regarding patient/family/significant others
• Assesses patient response to treatment regime, recognizes and analyzes the cause of patient’s symptoms and changing condition and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Prioritizes the care needs for assigned patients by demonstrating ability to readjust priorities with changing patient status or unit activity
• Actively participates in discharge planning from time of admission as evidenced by documenting patient teaching, patient/family understanding of plan, and timely referrals, etc.
• Applies Standards of Care in the provision of safe patient care, with consideration given to normal characteristics of growth and development throughout the life span, consulting with team and clinical development coordinator, as needed (see Standards of Care). Follows OSHA standards according to guidelines and policies/procedures
• Appropriate age-specific interventions are identified, implemented, and documented in a safe and timely manner; documentation and practice reflects patient’s response to interventions
• Includes the patient/family/significant other as active participants in the development of the plan of care, the care given, and in teaching
• Administers prescribed medications and performs treatments in a safe manner utilizing knowledge of standards of care in administration of medications. Utilizes medication administration time as opportunity to educate patient/family about medications
• Provides pain management for patient as well as comfort and support to patient/family/significant other
• Follows hospital policy in reporting potential abuse/neglect.
• Anticipates patient needs and coordinates patient care activities with other hospital departments, healthcare providers, and agencies in the community
• Performs re-assessment of patient according to patient condition, standards of practice, and hospital policy
• Consistently evaluates patient diagnostic data in a timely manner and intervenes appropriately
• Comprehensively and accurately documents treatments, assessments, and patient’s response to nursing actions and interventions/medical regime
• Communicates patient’s status changes to shift charge nurse, physician, and/or other healthcare team members as appropriate
• Evaluates patient’s and family’s response to teaching plan including level of understanding, acceptance, and compliance
• In consultation with members of the interdisciplinary team, initiates patient care conferences and revises plan of care based on patient response to interventions.
• Evaluates the quality of care provided including nursing assessments and plan of care
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program
• Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois
• CPR – Basic Life Support within thirty (30) days of employment
• Current certification appropriate to work area
  
  

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit ourBenefitssection to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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