Registered Nurse (RN) Day Surgery

Advocate Health Care; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement on Day 1

Job summary

Advocate Health Care seeks an experienced RN for Day Surgery at Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL. The role emphasizes post-op orthopedic care, patient-centered coordination, and safe care delivery across the continuum.

Requires IL RN license; BSN preferred. ADN may apply with commitment to BSN within four years. Full-time with possible on-call and weekend shifts; benefits start day one.

Qualifications

• Graduate of nursing program with IL RN license.
• BSN preferred or enrollment in BSN completion program required within four years.
• Post-op orthopedic RN experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate patient-centered care across the postoperative course.
• Support transition to home or other care settings using evidence-based practice.
• Respond to patient needs with timely assessment, planning, and intervention.

Skills

Ortho RN experience

Post-op care

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

BSN preferred

ADN acceptable with BSN agreement

Current IL RN license

Job description

• Scheduled Hours - 4 Shifts 6-230 (2), 6-430 (2) and occasional 11-730p shift to cover recovery side
• Full time
• 30- Minute Call Time Required!
• Call shifts are a Saturday every 16 weeks, 6am-230p
• Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement on Day 1 of employment!

Sherman Hospital

Elgin, IL

Registered Nurse (RN)

• Registered Nurse (RN) – Day Surgery
• Post-Op Ortho RN experience required
• Scheduled Hours - 4 Shifts 6-230 (2), 6-430 (2) and occasional 11-730p shift to cover recovery side
• Full time
• 30- Minute Call Time Required!
• Call shifts are a Saturday every 16 weeks, 6am-230p
• Level 2 Trauma
• Competitive Benefit Package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement on Day 1 of employment!

Job Summary

Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled dialogue, the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience. The nurse delivers and coordinates patient-centered care across the continuum to support the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their home communities. The registered nurse is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the appropriate utilization of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation, in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.

Position Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license

BSN preferred, ADN acceptable with agreement for nurses with less than 12 months of experience to enroll in BSN completion program to be completed in four years. Nurses with more than 12 months experience in direct patient care must possess a BSN or obtain either BSN or Advocate Aurora Health (AAH) recognized nursing certification within one year of the date of hire or becoming eligible to sit for certification, whichever is later.

Current AHA CPR

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.