Registered Nurse - Extended Recovery Care (36 Guaranteed Hours/Week)

Job Relationships

Reports to the ASC-RCC Nurse Manager-Operative Services- Peoria.

Principal Responsibilities

• Greet patient and instruct in changing into appropriate attire for overnight care when indicated.
• Complete admission process, nurse to nurse hand-off, document on appropriate EHR and administer post-op orders (i.e. medications, IV’s).
• Provide post-operative teaching to patients and significant others if present.
• Consult with other members of the care team regarding patient care and recovery plan.
• Assess and monitor the patient during Phase 3 of the recovery process.
• Compete applicable documentation.
• Administer medications as ordered.
• Complete patient rounding per post-operative protocols. Including but not limited to taking vitals, administering point of care testing, toileting, showering and food services.
• Oversee the direct care for a max of three patients.
• Plan, coordinate, and assure quality care services to all admitted patients.
• Work cooperatively with the healthcare team members from the ASC and RCC to maintain established standards of care.
• Able to transfer patients from wheelchairs weighing up to 300 pounds when needed.
• Restock all foods/Kitchen supplies and oversee food services when needed.
• Maintain the facility in a neat and orderly manner.
• Assuring linens are stocked and orderly.
• Restock supplies as indicated daily.
• Check crash cart, defibrillator, and medications daily, see that all equipment is present and in working order.
• Collect and label specimens from the sterile field appropriately and ensure proper disposition to lab.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Three-five years of comparable nursing experience preferred.
• Must have a minimum of two years of experience within the last five years in the post-anesthesia recovery unit or medical/surgical unit of an acute care hospital or in an ambulatory surgical treatment center.

Licenses/Certificates

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within six months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Able to work flexible hours based on department needs.
• Able to adjust to various personalities and situations.
• Able to control emotions and maintain composure under stress, using tact and good judgment.
• Able to maintain professional behavior.
• Able to use manual dexterity to use keyboard and handle equipment and appliances.
• Able to push, pull, stoop, bend and lift.
• Able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.

Working Environment Conditions

• Exposure to blood and body fluids, tissue and contagious diseases and/or potentially hazardous materials.
• Occasional heavy lifting required.

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA1