RN - Pre - procedure Services

RN - Pre-Procedure Services

Hourly Pay Range: $36.00 - $55.80 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: RN - Pre-Procedure Services
• Location: 4901 Searle Parkway Skokie IL
• Full Time/Part Time: FT: 40hrs/week
• Hours: Monday-Friday, Days, 8a-4:30p
• Required Travel: Minimal

A Brief Overview:

The Pre-Procedure Services Nurse will contact patients scheduled for outpatient surgical procedures via telephone prior to appointment. The interview will discuss pre-anesthetic evaluations, provide patient education and ensure all pre-surgical testing is completed and received by the day of the scheduled surgery. The nurse will work effectively with all levels of the organization, including Admitting, Anesthesia, Operating Room, Physicians, Physician's Office Staff, Information Systems, and Laboratory.

What You Will Need:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Required; BSN preferred
• AHA BLS/CPR - American Heart Association (AHA) Required
• 2 Years of professional nursing experience required
• Previous Pre-Admission Testing experience preferred
• Epic proficiency preferred
• Works independently and demonstrates initiative to resolve issues

What You Will Do:

• Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Endeavor Health System.
• Exhibits service orientation and adheres to the responsibilities and standards of the hospital
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate the delivery of nursing care to patients and their families.
• Maintains competency reflective of current standards practice.
• Interacts and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of nursing practice.
• Integrates evidence-based practice and research findings into nursing practice.
• Recognizes and adjusts to situations that vary from the norm.
• Promotes safety measures to prevent patient and staff injuries.
• Enhances own professional growth and development.
• Maintains a safe therapeutic working environment and recognizes need for action in emergency situations.
• Documentation is thoroughly and timely completed
• Positively contributing to safety outcomes and promoting high quality patient experience
• Conducts thorough assessments of patients scheduled for surgical or invasive procedures to evaluate their physical and emotional readiness.
• Reviews patient's medical histories, including pre-existing conditions, allergies, medications, and previous surgeries to identify potential complications and risks.
• Provide patients and families with detailed information about the upcoming procedure, what to expect, preoperative instructions.
• Work closely with MD offices, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday & more based on employee's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.