Registered Nurse - Surgery

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin is seeking an RN for perioperative patient care. You will coordinate with surgeons and anesthesiologists, direct OR staff, and ensure quality, continuous care throughout the perioperative process.

The role emphasizes adherence to standards, participation in improvement activities, and acting as a resource for colleagues across the unit. Per diem status and day shifts are available.

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

• Delivery of direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coordinate care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist; direct the OR Technician and other personnel.
• Maintain standards and participate in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services.
• Act as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Skills

Perioperative care

Patient coordination

Team leadership

Education

Current and valid state RN License

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Current ACLS (AHA) certificate

Current PALS (AHA) certificate

Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (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.

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

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