Registered Nurse, SDS/PACU

MRM Midwestern Regional Medical Center; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Registered Nurse for SDS/PACU, offering patient-centered perioperative care across the geriatric and adult population. You will use the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care, working with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will work Monday–Friday days with required call rotation, providing direct nursing care, coordinating postoperative recovery, and ensuring safety and comfort for surgical

Qualifications

• Two years of hospital experience with telemetry.
• Graduate of NLNAC or CCNE nursing program.
• State of Illinois Registered Nursing License.
• BLS certification required at hire and maintained.
• ACLS certification required at hire or within 90 days and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized care to geriatric and adult patients within relationship-based care.
• Administer pre- and post-operative medications and document patient data.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate plan of care.
• Supervise and direct care by other licensed and unlicensed staff as needed.

Skills

Telemetry

Nursing

Communication

Education

NLNAC/CCNE program

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Registered Nurse, SDS/PACU About City of Hope, City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate

Must be able to work Monday-Friday days, with required call rotation. Individualized care to the geriatric and adult patient and family is provided within the realm of relationship-based care. An Individualized plan of care is provided; utilizing the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Independently guides nursing practice and evaluates patient specific outcomes. Responsible for inspiring to ensure clinically excellent outcomes through effective delegation in the exercise of his/her independent judgement. Utilizes effective communication to support a culture of caring and healing in which the patient and family are the central focus. Nursing care address physical, spiritual, emotional and educational needs of the patient, and coordinates the plan of care with other healthcare professional’s patients, support persons and all members of the healthcare team. To assess, evaluate, implement, collect data, document, monitor, administer pre and post-operative medications to all surgical patients. Directs the care delivered by other licensed and unlicensed clinicians. Assist with physicians with procedures. Prioritize care for all types of surgical patients.

Qualifications

• 2 Years of hospital experience with telemetry
• Graduate of NLNAC or CCNE school of Nursing
• State of Illinois Registered Nurse License.
• BLS certification upon hire and maintained in position.
• ACLS certification upon hire or obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained in position.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

Each of us at City of Hope believes in and is dedicated to turning hope into reality. Every researcher, nurse, doctor, administrative professional or IT specialist brings his or her unique creativity and talent to the fight against cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. Whether your interest is in the clinical, business, science or support service area, at City of Hope you will collaborate with the best and brightest colleagues, be challenged by engaging tasks and impact the lives of many people.