Registered Nurse (RN) Pre/Post

OrthoNebraska; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX VALLEY ORTHOPEDICS in Geneva, Illinois is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time perioperative care role. Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with IL RN licensure. BLS/ACLS/PALS required or to be obtained within 90 days of hire. 1+ years perioperative, medical-surgical, or PACU experience preferred.

Position offers a competitive pay range and opportunities to collaborate with surgeons and healthcare professionals in a comprehensive care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Registered Nursing licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) required or acquired within 90 days of hire or transfer date.
• 1+ years perioperative, medical-surgical or PACU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient’s ongoing nursing care needs.
• Develops/reviews/revises and individualizes the plan of care to address the patient’s nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcome.
• Implements interventions consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Evaluates patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.
• Maintains a professional behavior in attitudes, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization’s mission.
• Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital employees.
• Comply with safety activities, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Attend and participate in department meetings.
• Attend mandatory educational programs.
• Follow established guidelines as stated in hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Responsible for all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Perioperative care

Patient assessment

Infection control

Collaboration with surgeons

Safety standards

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

BSN preferred

Job description

FOX VALLEY ORTHOPEDICS
Where Innovation Meets Comprehensive, Personalized Care

Our team members are critical to our success and growth and are rewarded for their dedication and hard work.

Position Summary

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Location: Geneva, Illinois

Status: Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)

Pay Range (Minimum to Mid-Point): $33.00 - $40.50/Hour (Depending on Experience)

Education: Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

License/Certification

• Registered Nursing licensed in the State of Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) and Pediatric AdvancedCardiac Life Support (PALS) required or acquired within 90 days of hire or transfer date.

Experience: 1+ years perioperative, medical-surgical or PACU experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age /weight of the patients served.
• Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety.
• In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures Highly skilled at assessing patients prior to surgery and providing them with perioperative care Extensive knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques Ability to collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare professionals Solid understanding of patient health and safety standards Excellent organizational skills

Essential Job Functions

• Performs an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient’s ongoing nursing care needs.
• Develops/reviews/revises and individualizes the plan of care to address the patient’s nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcome.
• Implements interventions consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Evaluates patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.
• Maintains a professional behavior in attitudes, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization’s mission.
• Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital employees (i.e., falls, needle sticks, patient concerns).
• Comply with safety activities, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Attend and participate in department meetings.
• Attend mandatory educational programs.
• Follow established guidelines as stated in hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Responsible for all other duties as assigned.

Physical requirements

This position is classified as Medium Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiringthe exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater thannegligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those forLight Work.

Must be able to pass background check. We also conduct pre-employment TB and drug testing. Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment TB and drug screen, background check, and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.