Registered Nurse- Procedural Care; Tr​/Prn

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 procedures, monitoring them during 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.

• 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 escalate 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.
• Patient Education And Support:
  • Educate 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 medical record EMR.
  • 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.

• Previous experience on surgical unit and telemetry experience desirable

• 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 BSN within 3 years of start date.

• ACLS & PALS certification within 6 months of hire
• Membership in ILSPAN and ASPAN professional organizations encouraged
• BSN degree preferred

USD 34.18 - USD 44.45 /Hr

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care