Registered Nurse - Surgery

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin in Elgin, IL is seeking a Staff RN in the Surgery department. The RN is responsible for delivering perioperative care, coordinating with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, and directing OR staff to ensure safe, efficient patient flow.

This per diem position offers day shifts with on-call coverage. Candidates must hold a current state RN license and BLS; ACLS and PALS are required or expected on hire; perioperative experience is preferred and CNOR/BSN are a plus.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training
• Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly accountable to OR Charge Nurse and Director of Surgical Services; deliver perioperative patient care.
• Coordinate care with surgeon and anesthesiologist; guide OR staff; ensure continuum of care.
• Maintain standards; participate in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services.
• Serve as resource for other personnel.

Skills

Perioperative experience

Education

RN license (state)

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

PALS (AHA)

CNOR (AORN) preferred

BSN preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Staff RN is directly accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and older adults. The Registered Nurse coordinates the care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Works with other departments to provide a continuum of care and co-workers to provide continuous, quality patient care, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Overview

Department: Surgery
Schedule: Per Diem, Days with on call
Facility:Prime Healthcare St. Joseph
Location: Elgin, IL

Responsibilities

Staff RN is directly accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and older adults. The Registered Nurse coordinates the care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Works with other departments to provide a continuum of care and co-workers to provide continuous, quality patient care, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current and valid state RN License.


• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.


• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.


• Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.


• Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training


• Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred


• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $43.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf