Registered Nurse Operating Room ASC, Per Diem; Aurora

Registry (PRN) Ambulatory Surgery Center Circulating RN
M-F 7a-330p (start and end times can vary based on surgical schedule)
Located in Aurora, IL

Position Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license
• BSN preferred; ADN acceptable with agreement to enroll in BSN completion program in two years to be completed in 5 years
• Seeking an RN with minimum of one year operating room experience (knowledge of scrubbing and circulating a plus)
• Current AHA CPR/BLS
• Certain positions may need to take call
• Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick
• Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster
• Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients
• Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Licensure:

• Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience

Required:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• See Education and Experience Addendum for site specific requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

• Good communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Familiarity with patient care equipment
• Current Illinois RN license
• Current CPR
• Certifications/education required for the nursing specialty - See Certification Addendum
• 1 year previous OR experience required for PRN/Registry

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing
• Certain positions may need to take call
• Ability to transport objects, patients, and equipment
• Ability to respond quickly to patient needs and work at fast pace
• Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick
• Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster
• Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients
• Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit
• This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 04/20/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Education Addendum: ALL SITES

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• BSN Preferred CERTIFICATION
• CPR
  - Healthcare Provider
• ACLS and/or PALS:
  
  - Immediate Care
• ACLS and PALS
  - Ambulatory Surgical Center(Pre/Post/PACU):
  Within 1 year
• ACLS
  - Endoscopy:
  Within 1 year
  -Cardiology Stress Testing
• Oncology:
  Chemotherapy/Biotherapy: as required by the Site
• OCN preferred or obtained when OCN requirements met
• Registered Nurse: 2 years’ experience preferred
• Ambulatory Surgery Center (Pre/Post/PACU): 1 year critical care or surgical experience Cardiology: 1 year experience in cardiology preferred
• Contact Center: 2 years' experience in acute or ambulatory care
• Endoscopy: 1 year experience telemetry or PACU preferred
• Immediate Care: 1 year experience in critical care or ED preferred
• Occupational Health: 1 to 2 years occupational health experience or new graduate with prior occupational health or related experience
• Oncology: 1 year experience in oncology preferred
• Operating Room: 1 year experience in Operating Room preferred/1 year previous OR experience required for PRN/Registry

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.