Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) - Registry

UChicago Medicine Crown Point, IN 46307, US

Job Description

Join a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as an Operating Room Nurse (RN) - Registry in our Outpatient Surgery Center at our Crown Point facility. UChicago Medicine Crown Point brings outstanding adult and pediatric care to the Northwest Indiana community. Its features include an eight-bed emergency department and small inpatient unit, an outpatient surgery center, and a cancer center.

The OR Nurse works under the direction of the OR Charge RN/Nurse Manager and is responsible for perioperative care of the patient, the direct professional and other health care personnel in the delivery of perioperative care to the surgical patients; revises surgeon’s preferences/orders as appropriate; complies with standards, policies, procedures; supports the vision and mission of Ingalls Ambulatory Surgery Center. The position will have a wide range of access to protected health information ("PHI") and understand the importance of confidentiality regarding all patient information pursuant to HIPAA policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

Assesses patient, identifies surgical site, implements plan of care
Assists with anesthesia induction and care of the patient while in the operating room
Performs perioperative duties of circulating/scrubbing and documents in electronic medical records
Monitors patient while in the OR suite
Follows all current AORN Standards, Recommended Practices, and Guidelines
Maintains effective communication and a working relationship with patients, families, physicians, co-workers, management, and ancillary departments
Acts as a preceptor when needed
Picks cases for the following day
Participates in huddles, staff meetings, and checks email at least once a month
Performs other duties assigned

Required Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with an active RN license
An active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
A minimum of 1 year of perioperative experience
Computer literacy
Ability to plan and lead clinical operations as a member of a management team
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies

Preferred Qualifications:

A completed Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of Nursing
Experience working within an ambulatory/outpatient surgical setting
Experience working with the EPIC electronic medical record

Position Details:

Job Type/FTE: Registry (.2 FTE)
Shift: Days
Unit/Department: Operating Room
CBA Code: Non-Union

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

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