PERIOPERATIVE REGISTERED NURSE - FULL TIME POSITION

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• 403-B Retirement Plan
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Full time

Shift:
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.
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.
Perform therapeutic and diagnostic interventions such as IVs, wound care, medication administration, catheterization, and specimen collections.
Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care quality, safety, and efficiency.
Works independently, self-motivated, takes direction from physician and management to complete assignments. [Maintain safe knowledge of equipment, procedures, supplies, computer, IV pumps, NOVA Glucose monitor, I-STAT, Immediate use sterilization policy and procedures. [Must be proficient in English [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]
Customer Relations [Required]
Computer (visual) [Required]
Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty [Preferred]
Associate's of Nursing [Required]
Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
Work Experience:
1+ year medical surgical experience [Required]
1+ year surgery experience [Preferred]
Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) [Preferred]
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
Registered Nurse
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks
Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day