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

Advocate Aurora Health; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Ambulatory Surgery Center (Pre/Post Op). This full-time role offers a 40-hour work week with either 5x8 shifts or 4x10 shifts, and rotating Saturday on-call coverage.

The RN must hold an IL license and be CPR/ACLS certified, with PALS preferred. Responsibilities include post-surgical patient care in a fast-paced ASC setting, working weekends/holidays as needed, and adhering to safety and infection control

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current IL RN license.
• Current BLS/ACLS (CPR) certification.
• PALS preferred or must be completed within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum of one year of Preop/Postop Care or related critical care experience.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and various shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds; team lifting for heavier moves.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-surgical care to Ambulatory Surgery Center patients (Phase 1, Phase 2).

Skills

CPR / ACLS

Preop / Postop nursing

Weekend availability

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Education

RN license (IL)

Job description

Department:
37707 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Day Surgery Center

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hou rs Per Week:
40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Friday

Either 5x8 hours 0600-1430 or 4x10 hour shifts with variable start times from 6a-9a.

Call is "rotating Saturday 0800-1630 (subject to change)" "No holidays except if a holiday falls on Saturday, there is call coverage"

Pay Range:
$38.20 - $57.30

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.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.