Operating Room Nurse

Job Summary

At Parkridge East Hospital, you'll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy. You will have mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance to build a career of a lifetime.

Culture and Benefits

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance
• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff
• Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices, and patient positioning
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard
• On-call required during select non-business hours

What You Will Do in This Role

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team
• Apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment, and follow-up measures

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (RN)
• Registered Nurse Associate Degree OR circulating experience REQUIRED!

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

About Parkridge East Hospital

Parkridge East Hospital provides a full range of medical and surgical services, including orthopedics and robotic surgery. We have a 24/7 Emergency Department recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers as an Accredited Chest Pain Center. The facility offers obstetrical care and complex gynecological procedures, and holds a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Specialized providers in the NICU include neonatologists, neonatal nurses, and respiratory therapists.

Join Our Team

We are interviewing candidates for our Operating Room Nurse opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.