CVOR Registered Nurse

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth – Senior Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room About the Role Full time Schedule Day (United States of America) Location 5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD, LA GRANGE, Illinois, 60525 Job Description Assess patient conditions and needs through comprehensive evaluations to develop individualized care plans. Develop and implement patient care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, ensuring comprehensive and continuous care. Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely according to prescribed protocols. Monitor and evaluate patient progress continuously, adjusting care plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes. Document patient care activities meticulously to maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records. Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care to promote understanding and compliance. Advocate for patient safety by identifying potential risks and implementing preventive measures. Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure coordinated and effective patient care. Maintain sterile environment and adhere to safety protocols to prevent infection and ensure a safe environment for patients and staff. Perform therapeutic and diagnostic interventions such as IVs, wound care, medication administration, catheterization, and specimen collections. Provide emotional and physical support to patients and their families during recovery. Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care quality, safety, and efficiency. Perform other duties as assigned. Compensation & Perks Up to a $5,000 sign‑on bonus available for eligible applicants. Eligible clinicians have the opportunity to earn salary increases of up to 20% through our Clinical Ladder Program, based on experience, professional development, and achievement of advancement criteria. Clinical Ladder participation is voluntary. Salary adjustments are determined by program eligibility, advancement level, and organizational guidelines. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent interpersonal skill set, demonstrating compassion and respect to patients and family undergoing stressful procedures and treatments. (Required) Works independently, self‑motivated, takes direction from physician and management to complete assignments. (Required) Maintain safe knowledge of equipment, procedures, supplies, computer, IV pumps, NOVA Glucose monitor, I‑STAT, Immediate use sterilization policy and procedures. (Required) Must be proficient in English. (Required) Ability to communicate effectively. (Required) EMR charting. (Required) Computer literate. (Preferred) Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. (Preferred) Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care that addresses the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age‑appropriate needs of the patient population served within the department. (Required) Organizational. (Required) Verbal Interpersonal. (Required) Customer Relations. (Required) Grammar/Spelling. (Required) Read/Comprehend written instructions. (Required) Follow verbal instructions. (Required) Keyboarding (manual). (Required) Computer (visual). (Required) Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty. (Preferred) Education Associate's of Nursing. (Required) Bachelor's of Nursing. (Preferred) Work Experience 1+ year medical surgical experience. (Required) 1+ year surgery experience. (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS). (Required) Registered Nurse (RN). (Required) Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS). (Preferred) Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR). (Preferred) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). (Preferred) ATD Master Instructional Designer Certified (ATD). (Preferred) Physical Requirements Physical Requirements - Range: $35.53 - $62.79 _This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti‑discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances._ #J-18808-Ljbffr