Responsibilities:
Participates as a team member in support of the total perioperative process.

Performs thorough preoperative patient assessment required by the outpatient setting.

- Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient upon admission according to Facility policy.

- Develops a plan for patient care based on assessment data; implements and documents preoperative care according to Facility policy.

- Informs patient and family about routine care and procedures related to the perioperative experience.

- Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and supports the patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.

- Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative period.

Assesses and documents the patient’s physical and emotional status upon arrival in the postoperative area.

- Documents postoperative care during the patient’s recovery from anesthesia/sedation according to Facility policy.

- Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two year college and technical school; six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in postoperative or critical care area preferred.

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse License
• BLS
• ACLS (Within 3 months of employment)
• Previous ambulatory surgery experience is preferred.
• IV Skills preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Medical-Surgical
• Perioperative Care
• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60654: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person