Cook County Health and Hospitals
CLINICAL NURSE I - OPERATING ROOM NURSING - STROGER HOSPITAL - HIRING FAIR
Cook County Health and Hospitals, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Posting:
Sep 5, 2024, 4:09:19 PMClosing Date:
Sep 21, 2024, 4:59:00 AMFull-timeCollective Bargaining Unit:
NNOC NursesPosting Salary:
$34.971 - 47.657 HourlyOrganization:
Health and Hospital SystemsLocation:
John H. Stroger HospitalDepartment:
Main ORSHIFT:
VARIOUS SHIFTS AVAILABLEStarting salary is commensurate with years of RN experience.Job Summary:
The Operating Room Clinical Nurse I is specially trained to practice nursing during the Perioperative period. The dimensions of practice range from preoperative assessment to intraoperative intervention to postoperative evaluation. It is practice designed to meet a patient's needs through the nursing process, ensuring continuity of care during the surgical experience.Typical Duties:Day of Surgery:Performs in scrub or circulating role.Checks the following day's assignments so as to be prepared in anatomy, the surgeon's preference, and sequence of procedure.Attends report at scheduled time.Damp dusts operating room surfaces.Checks supplies against preference cards, obtaining any missing items.Ensures that required blood products are readily available in the Blood Bank.Opens sterile supplies with scrub staff.Performs initial baseline counts according to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital (JSH) Policy and Procedures.Checks spotlights, connects suctions, and electrical equipment.Greets patients in Pre-Op area and receives hand-off communication from Pre-Op nurse.Checks patient documentation preoperatively to ensure that chart is complete with: all appropriate consents signed, proper patient identification and verified with Pre-Op during hand off.Assesses the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient; provides physical and emotional support, as needed.Assists patients in moving to the O.R. table; requests assistance if necessary for moving and/or positioning; secures safety belt.Keeps noise level to a minimum.Assures surgeon and assistant (if applicable) are present in the operating room before anesthesia begins.Performs pre-induction and pre-incision time out, checks with surgical team and anesthesia staff.Assesses patient skin integrity on arrival to and prior to transfer from O.R.Assists in positioning of the patient.End of Procedure:Cleans and stocks room.Ensures all sutures, and supplies are returned to their proper place.Returns furniture to its designated area.Returns equipment to its designated storage area.Ensures specimen(s) and slips have been transported to, and placed in, the specimen refrigerator.Assists in collecting equipment for workroom.Assists in cleaning of operating room.Completes documentation and submits to Main Operating Room Office.Signs out of Operating Room.Documents time next case is scheduled in the room.Minimum Qualifications:Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois.One (1) year of Operating Room experience within the past six years OR must provide proof of completing a Senior Synthesis or Capstone rotation in the Operating Room or Perioperative Services at time of interview.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university.Two (2) years of Cardiothoracic OR experience in the scrub and circulating roles.Two (2) years of Neurosurgery OR experience in the scrub and circulating roles.Two (2) years of Vascular OR experience in the scrub and circulating roles.Two (2) years of Orthopedic OR experience in the scrub and circulating roles.One (1) year of OR robotics experience in the scrub and circulating roles.Certification in Perioperative nursing.Bilingual.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:Demonstrates working knowledge of the current requirements of accrediting and regulatory agencies.Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills necessary to a variety of people from different socio-economic backgrounds.Strong emergency response skills.Strong customer service and empathy skills.Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills.Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks.Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged.Physical and Environmental Demands:This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements.COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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Sep 5, 2024, 4:09:19 PMClosing Date:
Sep 21, 2024, 4:59:00 AMFull-timeCollective Bargaining Unit:
NNOC NursesPosting Salary:
$34.971 - 47.657 HourlyOrganization:
Health and Hospital SystemsLocation:
John H. Stroger HospitalDepartment:
Main ORSHIFT:
VARIOUS SHIFTS AVAILABLEStarting salary is commensurate with years of RN experience.Job Summary:
The Operating Room Clinical Nurse I is specially trained to practice nursing during the Perioperative period. The dimensions of practice range from preoperative assessment to intraoperative intervention to postoperative evaluation. It is practice designed to meet a patient's needs through the nursing process, ensuring continuity of care during the surgical experience.Typical Duties:Day of Surgery:Performs in scrub or circulating role.Checks the following day's assignments so as to be prepared in anatomy, the surgeon's preference, and sequence of procedure.Attends report at scheduled time.Damp dusts operating room surfaces.Checks supplies against preference cards, obtaining any missing items.Ensures that required blood products are readily available in the Blood Bank.Opens sterile supplies with scrub staff.Performs initial baseline counts according to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital (JSH) Policy and Procedures.Checks spotlights, connects suctions, and electrical equipment.Greets patients in Pre-Op area and receives hand-off communication from Pre-Op nurse.Checks patient documentation preoperatively to ensure that chart is complete with: all appropriate consents signed, proper patient identification and verified with Pre-Op during hand off.Assesses the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient; provides physical and emotional support, as needed.Assists patients in moving to the O.R. table; requests assistance if necessary for moving and/or positioning; secures safety belt.Keeps noise level to a minimum.Assures surgeon and assistant (if applicable) are present in the operating room before anesthesia begins.Performs pre-induction and pre-incision time out, checks with surgical team and anesthesia staff.Assesses patient skin integrity on arrival to and prior to transfer from O.R.Assists in positioning of the patient.End of Procedure:Cleans and stocks room.Ensures all sutures, and supplies are returned to their proper place.Returns furniture to its designated area.Returns equipment to its designated storage area.Ensures specimen(s) and slips have been transported to, and placed in, the specimen refrigerator.Assists in collecting equipment for workroom.Assists in cleaning of operating room.Completes documentation and submits to Main Operating Room Office.Signs out of Operating Room.Documents time next case is scheduled in the room.Minimum Qualifications:Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois.One (1) year of Operating Room experience within the past six years OR must provide proof of completing a Senior Synthesis or Capstone rotation in the Operating Room or Perioperative Services at time of interview.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university.Two (2) years of Cardiothoracic OR experience in the scrub and circulating roles.Two (2) years of Neurosurgery OR experience in the scrub and circulating roles.Two (2) years of Vascular OR experience in the scrub and circulating roles.Two (2) years of Orthopedic OR experience in the scrub and circulating roles.One (1) year of OR robotics experience in the scrub and circulating roles.Certification in Perioperative nursing.Bilingual.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:Demonstrates working knowledge of the current requirements of accrediting and regulatory agencies.Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills necessary to a variety of people from different socio-economic backgrounds.Strong emergency response skills.Strong customer service and empathy skills.Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills.Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks.Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged.Physical and Environmental Demands:This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements.COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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