Ambulatory Surgery Staff Nurse - OR

2w2 weeks ago

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Orland Park, US · Full-time · $70,000 – $90,000

About this role

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you will have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care.

In this role, you will interview surgical patients in person and via phone, prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care for acutely ill patients through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. You will also clear charts for surgery and assign pre-operative arrival times.

You will work collaboratively with anesthesia to clear patients for surgery and interact effectively with a wide range of people, including patients, families, physicians, and support services. The position requires floating to Pre/Post-op, ensuring continuity of care across the surgical continuum.

We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits, from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits. Our goal is to take care of our employees so you can focus on delivering exceptional care to every patient.

Requirements

Clinically competent, computer literate, registered professional nurse
Strong clinical knowledge and ability to develop patient care plans
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with patients, families, physicians, and support services
Ability to solve problems effectively yet tactfully and non-confrontationally
Persistence and follow-up work needed to ensure complete patient preparation
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for external applicants; internal ADN candidates may apply

Responsibilities

Interview surgical patients and coordinate patient care, clearing charts for surgery
Develop patient care plans in preparation for surgery using strong clinical knowledge
Perform all aspects of patient care to optimize safety and reduce the likelihood of medical errors, incorporating National Patient Safety Goals
Collaborate with Anesthesia to clear patients for surgery
Review pre-op instructions for next-day surgery patients and obtain necessary documentation and supplies
Assign pre-operative arrival times and notify patients at least one day in advance
Maintain records and log books as required by policy and regulation
Use results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice