RN-Pre-Op / Same Day Surgery (SDS)

"The Same Day Surgery Nurse is accountable for general nursing care to surgical inpatient and outpatient populations. In this role, you will use critical thinking skills, professional judgment and leadership to anticipate, plan, direct and evaluate the care of the patients provided by a team of ancillary personnel. Here at Insight, we strive to treat patients with the compassion and respect they deserve. You will play a pivotal role in providing reassurance to the patient and family that they have received proper care instructions and what to expect. You will utilize advanced practice skills, clear and effective communication, and overall compassion to meet the unique needs of each patient. This position collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to ensure patient care plans are implemented and monitored for effectiveness. This position requires 8 hour shifts Monday-Friday (7AM- 3 : 30PM)

Job Requirements :

• Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery
• Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct
• Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
• Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure
• Assess patients' post-operative condition
• Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria
• Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician
• Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies
• Communicates and collaborates with nurses, physicians, technicians and other members of the healthcare team to develop a plan of care to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
• Charts observations and activities related to patient care in electronic health record.
• Provides safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care for a patient population using critical thinking skills, advocacy abilities and ethical approaches.
• Demonstrates awareness of organizational values, mission, and philosophy through interactions with physicians, patients and peers.
• Assumes responsibility for professional education and development.
• Complete mandatory in-service requirements.
• Completes at least 20 hours of continuing education in addition to mandatory requirements within the last year that is specific to daily clinical practice.

Qualifications :

Graduate of an accredited nursing school (Required)

Current Registered Nurse License in this state (Illinois)

BLS and ACLS(Required)

General clinical competency in acute patient care

4-5 years of PACU / SDS, ED, ICU, or Medsurg / Tele (Required)

Ability to work variable hours

Adaptive to learn new techniques and skills in the OR

Experience in spine, ortho and robotic surgeries

Have a good knowledge of inventory and supplies in the operating room

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching (4%)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

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Medical specialties :

Perioperative Care

Surgery

Physical setting :

Pre Op / SDS

Experience :

4-5 years of PACU,SDS, ED, ICU, or Medsurg / Tele (Required)

License / Certification :

BLS and ACLS Certification (Required)

RN License (Required)