Staff Nurse I - Operating Room - Outpatient Surgery Center (SCB)

Description : Position Summary

Position Summary

Staff Nurse I is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework.

The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice.

Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Staff Nurse I functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies.
• Develops, implements and updates the patient’s plan of care based on on-going assessment of the patient and input from the patient’s family.
• Shares information and collaborates with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care.
• Verifies and implements orders from physician, physician assistant and / or advance practice nurse by performing interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Engages and obtains information from patient and / or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan.
• Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities and responds to patient’s changing needs.
• Engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides support and feedback.
• Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health’s values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality environment outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment
• Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others, the community, and the nursing profession.
• Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide quality patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing / accrediting health care bodies.
• Utilizes the hospital approved acuity tool and the electronic scheduling tool, to facilitate optimal staffing, scheduling and patient assignments.
• Recognizes and supports Shared Leadership as the selected method of nursing governance
• Participates in organizational, departmental and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.
• Perform scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
• Perform circulating functions including monitoring, recording, and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during, and after procedure.

Prepares cases, case carts, and operating rooms.

• Demonstrates accountability for job performance by : (1) seeking opportunities to enhance job skills and knowledge; (2) maintaining conditions of employment (RN licensure, BLS and other required unit-specific certifications).
• All other assigned duties that assure quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools.
• Receives and provides feedback to members of the health care team regarding performance / practice.
• Direct Patient Care may include, among other services :
• Triage, transfer care, Medication Administration, Preventative Screenings, Blood Pressure Check, Diabetes Education, Wound Care, Ear Irrigation, Voiding Trials, Pre-Op Education, Lipid Management, Anti-Thrombosis Management, Continuous Glucose Monitor Placement
• Assist providers with procedures.
• Assist and provide guidance during emergencies, ensure all emergency equipment and medications are properly stocked, stored and logged for the care of patients.
• Performing interventions to maintain the patient's wound and tis

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

• Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
• Current AHA BLS / CPR and other required unit specific certifications
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
• Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
• Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.
• BSN Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse from State of Illinois
• 1 year of previous Operating Room experience
• ACLS / PALS certification within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Nursing Certification preferred.
• Excellent attendance
• EPIC proficient

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.