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Operating Room Nurse (Neuro) - Full Time, Days

Job Description Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine , as an Operating Room Nurse on our Neuro Team located in our CCD Operating Room . At UChicago Medicine, we bring the world’s most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. You will have the ability to work with physicians who are constantly pushing the bounds of possibility forward, conducting groundbreaking research, and providing lifesaving, personalized patient care. This position is 100% onsite opportunity . You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. As an Operating Room Nurse, you will be responsible for providing nursing care that is goal-directed and adapted to the needs of an individual, a family, and/or community during health and illness. In this role, the Operating Room Nurse will provide nursing care based on knowledge, skills, and standards of practice that provide a foundation that allows the nurse to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the nursing care being provided. Each professional nurse assumes primary responsibility and accountability for all nursing care provided by him/her and those directly under their supervision. The nurse is part of the multidisciplinary team, which works collaboratively in providing care to patients. Essential Job Functions Utilizes assessment skills to determine patient needs to provide comprehensive patient/family care for patients from neonate to the geriatric population Identifies learning needs of patients and their families, which directly influence patient recovery, and develops teaching methods to enhance learning Implements nursing actions based on scheduled surgery, patient assessment, and patient developmental needs, and incorporates actions intothe written plan of care Evaluates care given and allows for alterations in nursing interventions to meet the changing needs or conditions of the patient. Documents appropriately in patient care records Completes unit-based and hospital competencies as designated competently performs nursing treatments and procedures according to hospital policy and nursing practice within clinical specialty, as documented by the respective clinical rotational checklists Maintains current CPR certification Prepares and administers medication/treatment according to the physician's orders, utilizing knowledge base to assure patient safety. Works collaboratively with other health team members in providing a holistic approach to health care. Communicates changes to all team members as appropriate Documents all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge according to hospital policies Incorporates discharge planning measures into daily practice to provide patients with a smooth transition from hospital to home Provides cost-effective care by proper use of time, supplies, and personnel Actively participates in unit staff meetings Assists the unit in the development/attainment of unit goals and objectives Contributes to creating a work climate that encourages positive staff morale, motivation, and commitment for all who participate in the care of patients Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned by the Clinical Director or designee Shares in leadership responsibilities at various levels by supervising, directing, and teaching other employees as it affects patient care Participates in unit activities/goals to promote retention of staff Participates in a changing environment by being supportive and cooperative with changes at the unit level Demonstrates reliability and accountability to the unit and the Department of Nursing Incorporates professional standards into practice, utilizing written nursing care plans Participates in Quality Improvement data analysis, conclusions, and changes determined Participates in the preceptor program either by being a preceptor or assisting those who are Participates in weekly scheduled in-service Required Qualifications Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program Current RN Illinois license Graduate of an approved school of nursing Preferred Qualifications Trauma background 1 or more years of surgical scrub experience Position Details Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE) Shift: Days Work Location: Onsite - Hyde Park Unit/Department: CCD-OR (Neuro) CBA Code: NNU Why Join Us We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion. UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law. Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.