RN / Surgery Dept.

Job Summary:
Works in the perioperative setting to carry out functions to assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.  

Qualifications:
• Education Same as primary job description
• Training Same as primary job description
• Experience Same as primary job description Preferred one year experience in PACU, ER, ICU, CCU or other related field 
• 100% on-site position 
• Rotating call schedule for surgical department.  
• Vaccinations per IDPH, CDC, and CMS.

Essential Functions:
• Knowledgeable and competent of basic sciences • Knowledgeable and competent of assessment techniques • Knowledgeable and competent of procedures, principles, and management of pre-operative and post-operative care of surgical patients • Knowledgeable of professional practice advocacy, accountability, credentialing, liability and regulatory guidelines • Notifies physician and/or anesthetist of any pertinent physical or emotional findings • Assesses the patient pre-operatively and develops a nursing care plan based on the assessment • Assists in transporting the patient pre and post-operatively as needed • Communicates information to the nursing staff and to the patient’s family as appropriate • Assures readiness in room, including clean floors, furniture, equipment; supplies ready and in order; cabinets stocked; routine equipment is ready and checked for proper functioning; special equipment ready • Assures appropriate safe mode of transportation to the OR • Check for appropriate pre-op requisites on patient’s chart and takes necessary steps for missing reports • Observe OR team for application of dress code • Assist anesthetist as necessary • Proper prep according to procedure performed • Assist in Perioperative area, up to and including licensure threshold • Properly manages acute or emergent conditions, under the direction of a physician • Will take initiative, during downtime, to complete daily tasks • Is competent in emergency and critical care equipment and devices 

• Job Knowledge ࣿ ࣿSame as primary job description General surgical care, aseptic technique, and Universal precautions ACLS and PALS or ENPC Computer literacy Knowledge of/demonstrates competency in caring for all ages, neonates, infants, children, adult, geriatrics Same Day Surgery RN

Full job description is available at the time of interview.  Internal applicants will be considered first and then this posting will move to external if no internal applicants by 12/16/2024.

Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. 

Benefits include but are not limited to: 
PTO Accrual of .085/ per hour worked (accrual earned on first 40 hours a week). 
Wellness Health Insurance for employee is less than $20.00/month. 
Retirement Contribution of 5% with optional match program. 
Discounted Services at Memorial Hospital-Chester, IL.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days starting on 4/1/26.