Registered Nurse - Surgery

Prime Healthcare Services; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services in Elgin, IL is seeking an OR Staff RN to deliver direct and indirect perioperative patient care. The role reports to the OR Charge Nurse and Director of Surgical Services, coordinating with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure safe, continuous patient flow.

Responsibilities include collaboration with other departments, adherence to hospital policies, and participation in performance improvement activities. Per Diem status with daytime shifts is offered.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain.
• PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain.
• Minimum of one year perioperative experience or on the job training.
• CNOR certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct accountability to OR Charge Nurse and Director of Surgical Services.
• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in peri-operative setting using nursing process.
• Coordinate care with surgeon and anesthesiologist; direct OR staff.
• Maintain standards and participate in Performance Improvement activities.
• Act as resource for other personnel.

Education

RN License (State)

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

PALS (AHA)

CNOR Certification

BSN

Perioperative experience

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

• 1. Current and valid state RN License.
• 2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• 3. Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 4. Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 5. Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training
• 6. Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred
• 7. 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