Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
Carle Health
Olney, IL

RN 2 - Surgery

Job Details RN 2 - Surgery Department: RMH-Surgery Usual Schedule: 4 9 hr shifts, M-F 630a-4p Regions: Carle Foundation On Call Requirements: yes 1/wk & every 6/7 weekend Job Category: Nursing Work Location: Richland Memorial Hospital Employment Type: Full - Time Nursing Specialty: Perioperative Services Job Post ID: 41899 Secondary Job Category: Experience Requirements: None Weekend Requirements: call every 6-7 weeks fri-mon Education Requirements: Associates Degree Shift: Day Location: Olney, IL Holiday Requirements: rotating call APPLY NOW Check out this job opening for Carle Providers: RN 2 - Surgery Check out this job opening for Carle Providers: RN 2 - Surgery Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Special Summer Incentive * Sign on bonus - $10,000 * Free Health Insurance for the rest of the year * Vacation accrual based on RN experience or nurses with 1 or more years experience External Applicants Only Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution. Must be able to take "Call" on a rotating basis during week, weekends and holidays and able to arrive to the department in 20 minutes or less. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS College Diploma in Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS * Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. * Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. * Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. * Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. * Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. * Prepares OR Suite for patent i.e. supplies, equipment, medications, and other needs * Interviews patient by utilizing the 2 identifies (name and BD) * Transports patient to appropriate OR Suite and onto OR Table using safety precautions, performs timeouts upon entry of suite, prior to incision, and prior to exiting the OR suite * Appropriately positions and preps patient for procedure utilizing positional aides and guidelines * Supports surgical team during procedure i.e. responding to request during procedure from team, extra supplies, blood, specimens, cultures, other meds, dressing etc. * Transports patient to PACU or specific unit and provides handoff to receiving RN * Provide clear and accurate documentation throughout preop and PACU * Assists in admitting patients to the PACU I area. * Provides direct patient care to patients emerging from anesthesia post op * Provides care in PACU to ASPAN standards. APPLY NOW All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected]. 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