Registered Nurse PD Operating Room-26534

Rush Oak Park Hospital; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, IL is seeking an RN staff nurse in the Operating Room to assess, plan, and provide perioperative care for assigned patients. You will collaborate with the surgical team, prioritize patient needs, and ensure continuity of care during shift 1.

The role supports flexible staffing, with a focus on delivering safe, high-quality nursing care across events and routine procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred).
• Current CPR certification required.
• ACLS for ED/ICU/Tele/PACU areas required.
• Illinois nursing license active or in progress.
• Good communication and time-management skills.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays and varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Prioritize patient needs and coordinate with the surgical team.
• Provide perioperative care and ensure continuity during shift changes.
• Maintain thorough documentation and patient education.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Patient care

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Illinois Nursing License

Job description

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Operating Room

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 10 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $10.00 - $500.00 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

The RN staff nurse assumes primary responsibilities for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care for assigned patients. The RN plans and implements routine care and sets priorities. This role integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance as appropriate. This position serves as the flexible resource to cover for Ill calls, FMLA, vacancies and fluctuations above census. This position is the first to be cancelled, after agency, when not needed for any of the reasons identified.

The mission of Rush is to provide the best health care for the individuals and diverse communities we serve through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research, and community partnerships.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing. Must be enrolled in a must complete degree within 5 years of hire.
• Bachelor’s Degree in: Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN Preferred
• Current CPR
• ACLS for ED, ICU, Tele, and PACU areas.
• Current Illinois License
• Good communication skills
• Computer skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Familiarity with patient care equipment
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts as per RT-I criteria.
• Able to be down-staffed in 4 hour increments
• Ability to transport objects, patients and equipment
• Ability to respond quickly to patient needs with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick
• Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of fire or other disasters
• Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients.
• Ability to stand and walk throughput most of designated shift.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• National certification.

Addendum

Must be proficient in competencies for patient care in each area identified in departmental cluster. Orientation will consist of 1 shift in each department to allow familiarity with department and completion of department orientation checklist. May work in additional departments if RN has completed competencies for the additional areas. Must have flexibility to work when needed and to be down-staffed when census is low or adequate staffing is available.

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities

Nurse/patient Relationship

• Provides emotional support to patients, families and significant others
• Insures timely response to patient needs
• Procedures and tests are explained to patient upon admission and throughout hospitalization.

Assuring and Improving Quality Care

• Completes and documents all required forms in the appropriate patient medical record
• Demonstrates knowledge and participates in unit based quality improvement process
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based clinical standards.

Education/Competency

• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical unit-based and hospital-based competencies
• Validates M.D. orders according to policies and procedures
• Knowledge of patient population and disease entities of the patient cared for on a med-surg unit.

Nursing Process

• As applicable, the interdisciplinary Plan of Care tool is consistently and accurately completed (i.e., problems are appropriately identified, appropriate goals are dated, initialed and modified, problems are resolved and managed at discharge, and appropriate triggers identified).

• All patient care orders are executed correctly and timely
• Discharge teaching is done in a timely manner throughout the hospital stay and documented appropriately.

Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development

• Actively participates in the achievement of unit goals and completes all assignments in the area of unit responsibilities.
• Completes mandatory education on shift
• Demonstrates accountability for time and attendance.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.