Registered Nurse PAT

Job Type

Full-time

4 days per week, 10 hours per week - Variable day off (No weekends)

• Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations
• Treat patients respectfully, in a calm and courteous manner at all times
• Conduct Perioperative phone screening of pre-operative surgical patients. Provides arrival times and pre-operative instructions to patients
• Contact patients by telephone prior to surgery to assess medical and medication history, review for appropriate labs, x-ray, EKG orders to determine when these are to be completed and provide pre-admission teaching
• Conduct a thorough assessment, document findings, and communicate pertinent information to the appropriate medical and clinical personnel
• Provide the patient and/or legal guardian comprehensive instructions on how to prepare for the procedure/surgery, including pre‑op testing, NPO guidelines, arrival times, what to bring on the day, and the need for a family member to be present
• Adhere to the pre-admission assessment and screening policy and identify patients that require further review and approval by the anesthesiologist/surgeon before the day of surgery
• Ensure the medical record is complete with all appropriate test results and required documents, e.g., nursing assessment, H&P, orders, prior to the patient’s arrival
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
  Associate degree from a two‑year college or university preferred

• Current RN license preferred

• Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing preferred
• Two (2) years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior working experience with electronic medical records (EMR) software preferred
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Computer efficiency and willingness to learn multiple new programs

• Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office preferred
• Computer skills: adept at using various applications including database, spreadsheet, email communication, and specialty software

• Effective verbal and written communication; ability to present information to patients, families, and co‑workers
• Must be able to work variable hours and be flexible to meet the center’s daily surgery schedule
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to function effectively in stressful situations
• Ability to follow direction, willingness to be trained and learn
• Ability to work with all disciplines in the facility in a professional manner
• Display good judgement, initiative, and resourcefulness
• Ability to set priorities
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Understanding and commitment to the mission, values, and philosophy of the organization

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear; occasionally use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Duties, responsibilities, experience, qualifications, skills, supervisory relationship, physical/mental demands, and environmental/working conditions may change as needs evolve

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401(k) program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts,  plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits.

In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.

$35 - $45 per hour, depending on experience