Registered Nurse OR PRN

Job Type Part‑time Shift Type PRN as needed; flexible 8 or 10 hour shifts Job Title Registered Nurse Peri‑Operative (OR) Description The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients in compliance with recognized Standards of Practice, State Practice Act Standards, and organization protocols, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Supervises and directs patient care in a single operating room. As a representative of this facility, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct effect on the center's image and perceptions of quality service. Interaction with patients, physicians, referral sources, guests, visitors, volunteer workers, co‑workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. must be friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional. Responsibilities Assess patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients. Organize time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management. Consider cost containment by using supplies economically and in effective turnover time. Prepare the operating room according to requirements of patient/procedure. Implement plan of care safely and effectively, ensuring a safe environment, including positioning patient safely, padding bony prominences, ensuring respiratory and circulatory protection, correct prepping and draping, and conducting “time out” before incision. Ensure asepsis during all procedures. Open and present sterile items aseptically; ensure supplies are not expired. Account for all sponges, needles, sharps during and after procedures and document appropriately, promoting positive communication with all team members. Anticipate needs of the surgical team and assist anesthesia personnel by supporting patients during administration of anesthesia. Attend all required safety training programs and describe responsibilities related to general safety, center/service safety, and specific job‑related hazards. Follow the center exposure control plans for blood‑borne and airborne pathogens. Be able to work variable hours and be flexible to meet the needs of the center’s daily surgery schedule. Maintain current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required. Certifications/Licensure Valid State of Illinois Registered Nurse license is required. BLS and ALS certifications are required. PALS certification preferred. Experience Minimum of two (2) years experience in orthopedic surgery is required. Ambulatory surgery center experience preferred. Technical Skills Knowledge in medical terminology preferred. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute ratio, rate, and percent. Soft Skills Ability to communicate well and effectively present information to patients, families, co‑workers, etc. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to communicate in verbal and written methods. Ability to set priorities. Superior interpersonal skills. Physical Requirements Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear; occasionally required to 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 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally exposed to moderate noise level in the work environment. May be exposed to communicable diseases transmitted by patients and co‑workers. Benefits 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, ID protection plan, accident, critical illness, and hospital benefits. Paid holidays and paid time off. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. Compensation $35 – $50 per hour, depending on experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr