RN​/Surgery Dept

RN / Surgery Dept.

Full Time 40+ Professional – Memorial Hospital, Chester, IL, US

Salary Range: $38.00 to $48.00 per hour

Works in the perioperative setting to assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.

• Education:
  
  Same as primary job description
• Training:
  Same as primary job description
• Experience:
  
  Same as primary job description. Preferred one year experience in PACU, ER, ICU, CCU or other related field
• 100% on-site position
• Rotating call schedule for surgical department
• Vaccinations per IDPH, CDC, and CMS

• Knowledgeable and competent of basic sciences
• Knowledgeable and competent of assessment techniques
• Knowledgeable and competent of procedures, principles, and management of pre-operative and post-operative care of surgical patients
• Knowledgeable of professional practice advocacy, accountability, credentialing, liability and regulatory guidelines
• Notify physician and/or anesthetist of any pertinent physical or emotional findings
• Assess the patient pre-operatively and develop a nursing care plan based on assessment
• Assist in transporting the patient pre and post-operatively as needed
• Communicate information to nursing staff and patient’s family as appropriate
• Assure readiness in room, including clean floors, furniture, equipment; supplies ready and in order; cabinets stocked; routine equipment ready and checked for proper functioning; special equipment ready
• Assure appropriate safe mode of transportation to the OR
• Check for appropriate pre-op requisites on patient’s chart and take necessary steps for missing reports
• Observe OR team for application of dress code
• Assist anesthetist as necessary
• Perform proper prep according to procedure performed
• Assist in perioperative area up to and including licensure threshold
• Properly manage acute or emergent conditions under direction of a physician
• Take initiative during downtime to complete daily tasks
• Competent in emergency and critical care equipment and devices

Same as primary job description. General surgical care, aseptic technique, universal precautions, ACLS and PALS or ENPC. Computer literacy. Knowledge of/demonstrates competency in caring for all ages: neonates, infants, children, adults, geriatrics. Same Day Surgery RN.

• PTO accrual of .085 per hour worked (accrual earned on first 40 hours a week)
• Wellness health insurance for employee is less than $20.00/month
• Retirement contribution of 5% with optional match program
• Discounted services at Memorial Hospital-Chester, IL

Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.