Registered NURSE

Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Operating Room (OR) at Riverside Healthcare is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate care to surgical patients. This position plays a critical role in the intraoperative phase of care, coordinating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The OR RN assesses patients' needs, implements nursing interventions, and evaluates patient progress throughout the surgical process, while maintaining strict adherence to regulatory standards and best practices.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Additionally, this position requires flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

• Preoperative Care
  • Assess patient health status and readiness for surgery through physical examination and medical history review.
  • Ensure proper identification of patients and verification of surgical procedures in compliance with safety protocols.
• Intraoperative Care
  • Act as a scrub or circulating nurse during surgeries, ensuring the sterile field is maintained, supplies are managed, and all instruments are accounted for.
  • Monitor patient's vital signs and communicate any concerns to the surgical team promptly.
  • Collaborate with the surgical team to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and assist in various surgical procedures.
• Postoperative Care
  • Ensure safe transfer of patients from the operating room to the recovery area.
  • Provide immediate postoperative care and assessment until the patient is stable.
  • Communicate patient status and postoperative care instructions to the recovery room staff.
• Safety And Compliance
  • Adhere to infection control policies and maintain a sterile environment.
  • Participate in timeouts and other safety checks as required.
  • Ensure compliance with all hospital policies, including those related to documentation, patient confidentiality, and safety standards.
• Patient Advocacy
  • Serve as a liaison between the patient, family, and healthcare team, ensuring the patient's rights are respected and their needs are met.
• Flexibility
  • Demonstrate flexibility with assignments and respond promptly to call assignments. Understands that the role is not limited to what is listed in the job description, and that teamwork is defined by doing whatever is necessary to promote efficiencies and provide safe patient care.
• Non-essential Duties
  • Assist in inventory management and stocking of surgical supplies and equipment.
  • Participate in staff meetings and continuing education programs.
  • Support the OR team in maintaining cleanliness and organization within the operating suite.

• Current RN License with the Illinois State Board of Examiners
• * New Graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 3 years of start date.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• BSN preferred

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.

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development, and more. Our Total Rewards package includes:

• Base compensation within the position's pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and training
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

• Chemicals:
  Disinfectants, No Tox, Sterilant, glutaraldehyde
• Video Display Terminals:
  Average
• Blood and Body Fluids:
  Extreme potential for exposure; universal precautions followed on all procedures greatly reducing risk to OR personnel
• TB or Airborne Pathogens:
  Extreme potential for exposure; universal precautions followed on all procedures greatly reducing risk to OR personnel

• Speech:
  Required to communicate with surgeons, anesthesia personnel, patients and co-workers
• Vision:
  Required to assist surgeons with scrubbing and circulating; observe video monitors and perform assessments
• Smell:
  Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety
• Hearing:
  Necessary to hear patients,…