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Operating Room Nurse, Weekend Program - Part-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine • Part-time • Chicago, IL, US • 3d ago

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as an Operating Room Nurse on our Weekend Program team located in our CCD Operating Room. At UChicago Medicine, we bring the world’s most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. You will have the ability to work with physicians that are constantly pushing the bounds of possibility forward, conducting groundbreaking research and providing lifesaving, personalized patient care.This position is 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

As an Operating Room Nurse, you will be responsible for providing nursing care that is goal-directed and adapted to the needs of an individual, a family and/or community during health and illness.

In this role, the Operating Room Nurse will provide nursing care based on knowledge, skills and standards of practice which provide a foundation that allows the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care being provided. Each professional nurse assumes primary responsibility and accountability for all nursing care provided by him/her and those directly under their supervision. The nurse is part of the multi-disciplinary team which works collaboratively in providing care to patients.

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000.00

Essential Job Functions

Utilizes assessment skills to determine patient needs in order to provide comprehensive patient/family care for patients from neonate to geriatric population
Identifies learning needs of patients and their family which directly influence patient recovery and develops teaching methods to enhance learning
Implements nursing actions based on scheduled surgery, patient assessment, patient developmental needs and incorporates actions into written plan of care
Evaluates care given and allows for alterations in nursing interventions to meet the changing needs or conditions of the patient. Documents appropriately in patient care records
Successfully completes unit based and hospital competencies as designated
competently performs nursing treatments and procedures according to hospital policy and nursing practice within clinical specialty as documented by the respective clinical rotational checklists
Maintains current CPR certification
Prepares and administers medication/treatment according to the physician's orders utilizing knowledge base to assure patient safety.
Works collaboratively with other health team members in providing a holistic approach to health care. Communicates changes to all team members as appropriate
Documents all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge according to hospital policies
Incorporates discharge planning measures into daily practice in order to provide patients with smooth transition from hospital to home
Provides cost-effective care by proper use of time, supplies and personnel
Actively participates in unit staff meeting
Assists unit in development/attainment of unit goals and objectives
Contributes to creating a work climate that encourages positive staff morale, motivation and commitment for all who participate in the care of patients
Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned by Clinical Director or designee
Shares in leadership responsibilities at various levels by supervising, directing and teaching other employees as it effects patient care
Participates in unit activities/goals to promote retention of staff
Participates in a changing environment by being supportive and cooperative with changes at the unit level
Demonstrates reliability and accountability to the unit and Department of Nursing
Incorporates professional standards into practice utilizing written nursing care plans
Participates in Quality Improvement data analysis, conclusions and changes determined
Participates in the preceptor program either by being a preceptor or assisting in those who are
Participates in weekly scheduled in-service

Required Qualifications

Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred.
- Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program.
Current RN Illinois license
Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Preferred Qualifications

Trauma background
1 or more years of surgical scrub experience

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: 0.6, Part-Time
Shift: Saturday and Sunday 7a-7p
Work Location: Hyde Park
Unit/Department: CCD-OR (Weekend)
CBA Code: NNU

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.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

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