Operating Room Nurse

Plainfield Surgery Center is a multi-specialty ASC with 3 Operating Rooms and a GI Suite located in Plainfield on the Edward Campus. Our Center operates Monday through Friday, NO CALL, NO HOLIDAYS. Specialties offered are: General Surgery, ENT, GYNE, Orthopedic Surgery and Plastic Surgery. We are seeking candidates who can help us provide the highest quality surgical care available.

Hours: Full time, Monday through Friday

SUMMARY:

The Operating Room Nurse delivers professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The circulating nurse is responsible for assessing patient needs as well ensuring the safety of the patient. The RN works by collaborating with other members of the team including to anesthesiologist, surgeon, surgical technologist, and other personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Adheres to the Center’s policies and procedures and the Professional Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Delivers professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording, and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during, and after procedure.
• Monitors vital signs during the procedure and documents on the OR record.
• Transports patient to the PACU post procedure.
• Prepares Operating Rooms for each surgical case.
• Maintains and monitors the sterile environment. Assists with room turnovers including cleaning and mopping in preparation for subsequent procedures.
• May participate in performance improvement and quality initiatives.
• Complies with all Surgery Center policies/ procedures, AORN, IDPH, CMS and other regulatory agencies, standards, and guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Illinois Nursing license required
• Seeking a minimum of one-year Operating Room experience preferred
• Current BLS certification
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem solving and thinking outside the box
• Orthopedics experience is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $43.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics
• Podiatry
• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Ambulatory surgery center

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Plainfield, IL 60585: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person