Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Surgery Center - PreOp/PostOp

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Ambulatory Surgery Center Pre/Post Op. The RN provides post-surgical care in Phase 1 and Phase 2, focusing on safety, monitoring, and discharge planning.

Requirements include Illinois RN license, CPR and ACLS, PALS preferred or within 3 months, and at least one year in Preop/Postop or related acute care. Ability to work weekends and diverse shifts; some call may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license.
• Current AHA CPR and ACLS.
• PALS preferred or must be completed within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum of one year of Preop/Post op Care, Critical Care, Emergency Department, or Step down ICU nursing experience highly desired

Kenntnisse

CPR/AHA Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS (preferred) or within 3 months

Preop/Postop nursing experience

Ausbildung

Illinois RN license

Jobbeschreibung

Title: Registered Nurse – Ambulatory Surgery Center-Pre/Post Op

As an RN in Ambulatory Surgery Center you will be responsible for providing post surgical care to patients (Phase 1, Phase 2).

Position Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license
• Current AHA CPR and ACLS
• PALS preferred or must be completed within 3 months of hire
• Minimum of one year of Preop/Post op Care, Critical Care, Emergency Department, or Step down ICU nursing experience highly desired
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing
• Certain positions may need to take call
• 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 a fire or other disaster
• Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients
• Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

About This Location:

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a 645-bed non-profit teaching hospital located in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, Illinois. Founded in 1897, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is the sixth largest hospital in the Chicago area, and it operates a Level I trauma center.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.