Registered Nurse - Pre-Surgical Testing - Days

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift incentives

Incentive pay

Annual increases

Career growth

Medical Dental Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness plan

HSA options

Retirement match

PTO & holidays

Community involvement

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Skokie, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse - Pre Procedure Services for a part-time role (20 hours/week) with 9:00 am–5:30 pm days, no weekends. The role focuses on pre-operative assessment, patient education, and coordination with anesthesia teams.

The successful candidate will hold IL nursing licensure, NLN-accredited education, BSN preferred, and BLS/CPR certification, with 5+ years peri-anesthesia experience and EPIC proficiency.

Qualifications

• Current professional Nursing Licensure in IL required
• NLN-accredited school of nursing; BSN strongly preferred
• BLS/CPR Certification for Healthcare Provider required
• Minimum 5 years peri-anesthesia experience; strong pre-admission testing preferred
• Proficiency with EPIC Application

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient interviews via telephone prior to scheduled surgeries to obtain and share procedural information
• Provides patient education via telephone related to upcoming surgery
• Informs patient of pre-anesthetic evaluation process and prepares for anesthesia assessment
• Collaborates with Anesthesia provider team to ensure safe, timely care
• Ensures pre-surgical testing is completed prior to appointment
• Maintains knowledge of nursing procedures across service lines
• Promotes hospital quality improvement and patient safety

Skills

Peri-anesthesia experience

EPIC Application

Education

NLN-accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Tools

EPIC Application

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: $36.00 - $55.80 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Endeavor Health is currently conducting a comprehensive review of our compensation structure. The new minimum for this role will be adjusted to $37.25 base pay hourly rate beginning with the second paycheck in October.

PositionHighlights:

• Position: Registered Nurse - Pre Procedure Services

• Location: 4901 Searle Pkwy Skokie IL

• Part Time, 20 hours per week

• Hours: 9a to 5:30p M-F, No calls or weekends

What you will need:

• License: Current professional Nursing Licensure in the State of IL required

• Education: Graduate of a NLN accredited school of nursing required; BSN strongly preferred

• Certification: BLS/CPR Certification for the Healthcare Provider required

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years-experience in peri anesthesia (PAT, Pre-op, PACU/Phase 2) Strong background in Pre-admission testing strongly preferred.

• Unique or Preferred Skills: Proficiency in EPIC Application

What you will do:

• Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Endeavor Health, exhibits a positive service orientation, and adheres to all responsibilities and standards of the organization.

• Conducts patient interview via telephone prior to scheduled surgeries to obtain and share procedural information and directions

• Provides patient education via telephone related to upcoming surgery

• Informs patient of pre-anesthetic evaluation process

• Collaborates closely with the Anesthesia provider team

• Ensures required pre-surgical testing is completed prior to patient surgical appointment

• Integrates research findings into nursing practice

• Works cohesively with related nursing areas prior to surgical procedure

• Maintains knowledge of nursing procedures specific to different service lines

• Maintains knowledge and competency reflective of current standards of nursing practice.

• Promotes hospital quality improvement goals.

• Independently provide safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care for a patient population on a specific unit

• Utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient plan of care

• Guide and direct assigned unlicensed assistive personnel in delivering interdisciplinary patient care

• Communicate and collaborate with members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care

• Positively contributing to safety outcomes and promoting high quality patient experience

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging-each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.