RN Pre Post Op

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 44,220 - 68,549; Full time

Job summary

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Effingham, Illinois is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pre/Post Op department. In this role, you will coordinate and oversee care for patients of all ages, ensuring adherence to nursing standards and policies.

You should have an Illinois RN license and relevant certifications. Estimated compensation ranges from $32.10 to $49.76 per hour, based on experience. Hours will vary, making this a dynamic position for dedicated nursing professionals.

Qualifications

• Illinois Registered Nurse, licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• PALS certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees care for pre-op and post-op patients.
• Implements and evaluates nursing care based on individual needs.
• Maintains current skills in patient care and therapy.

Skills

Intravenous therapy

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Emotional/social support

Education

Illinois RN license

ACLS certification

BLS or CPR certification

PALS certification

Job description

RN Pre/Post Op plans, coordinates, and oversees care for patients of any age in the Preop/PACU department. Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the Center's policies. Makes decisions regarding direct patient-care needs and communicates appropriate information to other team members. May have additional responsibilities as designated by the manager, such as serving on committees, participating in quality-improvement audits, and projects.

• Follow employee health and other personnel and staffing policies.
• Follow OSHA and other standards for protection against blood-borne pathogens.
• Follow policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for perioperative nursing care according to accepted standards.
• Inform Float or PACU Charge Nurse of applicable day-to-day situations.
• Maintain and demonstrate current skills and knowledge of intravenous therapy, medication administration and effects, patient assessment, airway maintenance, patient teaching, emotional/social support of patients and families, and other needed clinical competencies.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate pre- and post-operative nursing care for patients based on individual, specific patient needs, and according to physician's orders.
• Seek anesthesia consult and assistance as needed.

Qualifications

• ACLS—Advanced Cardiac Life Support (within 90 days of hire).
• BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire).
• PALS—Pediatric Advanced Life Support (within 1 year of hire).
• RN—Registered Nurse, licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Estimated compensation range: $32.10 - $49.76 per hour. Pay based on experience. Hours vary.