Registered Nurse, OR

City of Hope; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope, a leading cancer treatment and research organization, is seeking an OR Registered Nurse to ensure patient safety and assist during surgical procedures. Candidates must hold an IL nursing license and have 1-2 years of operating room experience. This full-time role includes a structured work schedule with on-call requirements, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Graduate of NLNAC or CCNE School of Nursing, licensed in IL.
• 1-2 years of acute care and Operating Room experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during operative procedures in the operating suites.
• Provide pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative nursing care.
• Ensure accurate handoff and implement physician orders.

Skills

Patient Safety

Surgical Anatomy

Calmness under pressure

Education

NLNAC or CCNE School of Nursing Graduate

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

OCN Certification (within 18 months of hire)

Job description

Registered Nurse, OR

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

• Keeps patients safe & calm while assisting physicians during operative procedures in the operating suites and endoscopy suite.
• Provides immediate pre-operative, intra-operative and immediate post –operative nursing care in a calm, efficient manner.
• Accurately & promptly implements physician's orders.
• Scrubs (if trained), circulates & records all cases & helps with the immediate recovery of patients.
• Ensures accurate hand off to recovering area.
• Verifies correct sponge, tape, needle and instrument count with other nursing personnel in room
• Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedure
• Must be able to work M-F, 6:45am-3:15pm with call 1 weekend every 6 weeks and 1 day during the week.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• Graduate of NLNAC or CCNE School of Nursing, and licensed in the state of IL
• 1-2 years of acute care and Operating Room experience
• BLS certification must be maintained while in this position
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified (As appropriate for population served)
• OCN Certification within 18 months of hire or 36 total CE in Oncology every Commission of Cancer cycle of three years with completion of 12 CE every year (Surgical Services exempt)

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.