Registered NURSE- Procedural CARE; PT Nights

Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Pre/Post Procedural Unit is responsible for prepping, recovering, and providing patient care in a multi-procedural setting. This role includes preparing patients for their procedures, monitoring them throughout their recovery, and ensuring a safe transition to discharge or further care. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality care, utilizing clinical knowledge to support complex procedural patients in a fast‑paced environment.

*** No weekend rotation, no holidays or on‑call requirements ***

Essential Duties

Patient Assessment, Monitoring, and Care Planning:

• Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments of patients post‑procedure, monitoring vital signs, level of consciousness, pain levels, and overall recovery progress.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, implementing interventions as needed, and escalating care to the appropriate medical providers when necessary.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of the patient in collaboration with the healthcare team.

Post‑Procedural Care and Treatment Administration:

• Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and procedures, including IV medications, pain management, and sedation reversal as appropriate.
• Provide wound care and ensure all surgical sites are properly monitored for signs of infection or complications.
• Continuously monitor patients' responses to treatments and adjust care plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
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Patient Education and Support:

liEducate patients and families on post‑procedural care, medications, activity restrictions, and follow‑up appointments.
• Provide compassionate support and clear instructions to ease patient and family anxiety, promoting a smooth recovery process.
• Offer resources and guidance for managing health and recovery post‑discharge.

Collaboration and Coordination of Care:

• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other members of the healthcare team to create and implement patient care plans.
• Assist in coordinating patient transfers to other units or facilitate discharge planning as necessary, ensuring continuity of care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment adjustments.
• Must be available when needed for on‑call shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, medication administration, and updates to care plans in the electronic record
  
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• Ensure compliance with regulatory and hospital documentation standards, maintaining thorough and detailed patient records.

Patient and Employee

Experience:

• Engage with patients and families in a manner that promotes comfort, trust, and understanding. Address patient concerns empathetically to create a positive and supportive environment.
• Contribute to a positive work environment by offering constructive feedback, providing assistance to peers, and fostering open communication and teamwork.

Emergency Response and Infection Control:

• Respond quickly and effectively to medical emergencies, performing life‑saving procedures and stabilizing patients as required.
• Adhere to infection control protocols to ensure a safe and clean environment for patients and staff, implementing standard precautions and safety measures to prevent infection spread.

Non-essential Duties

• Administrative Duties:
  Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including documentation of care plans, interventions, and patient progress.
• Professional Development:
  Participate in ongoing education and training to stay current with best practices and advancements in nursing care.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Engage in team meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of care delivery processes.
Responsibilities

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience on surgical unit and telemetry experience desirable

Required Licensure/Education

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois.
• CPR
• * New Graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn Bachelor of Science in…