Registered nurse - Recovery room (Part-Time, days)
Riverside Healthcare·Kankakee, Illinois
Riverside Healthcare·Kankakee, Illinois
Deliver safe and compassionate care to surgical patients recovering from procedures by monitoring vital signs and managing post-operative pain. Collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons to ensure a secure recovery environment and implement individualized care plans.
The Registered Nurse (RN) in Recovery Room at Riverside Healthcare is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate care to surgical patients.
The Recovery Room RN will provide exceptional care to patients recovering from surgical procedures, monitoring their vital signs, managing post-operative pain, and ensuring a safe and comfortable recovery environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong clinical and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a commitment to excellence in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Additionally, this position requires flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
Essential Duties Patient Assessment and Care: Conduct thorough assessments upon patient arrival in the recovery room, analyzing data to determine nursing diagnoses, monitor vital signs, and identify any complications or concerns.
Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, implementing interventions as needed, and escalate care to the appropriate medical providers when necessary.
Postoperative Care: Provide immediate postoperative care, including monitoring consciousness levels, managing pain, and administering medications as prescribed.
Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs.
Communication and Advocacy: Effectively communicate with patients and their families about recovery processes and post-operative care instructions.
Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring comfort and addressing concerns throughout the recovery process.
Monitoring and Documentation: Continuously monitor patients vital signs and conditions, documenting all observations accurately and promptly in compliance with hospital policies.
Collaboration and Coordination: Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care and address any complications or needs that arise during recovery.
Coordinate care delivery through interdisciplinary teamwork and critical thinking.
Patient Experience: Engage with patients and their families in a manner that promotes comfort, trust, and understanding.
Address patient concerns with empathy and professionalism, striving to create a positive and supportive environment that fosters a sense of security and well-being.
Employee Experience: Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment.
Offer constructive feedback and assistance to peers, and engage in open communication to promote a culture of mutual respect and teamwork.
Emergency Response: Respond to medical emergencies with quick and effective intervention, including performing life-saving procedures and stabilizing patients as needed.
Infection Control: Adhere to infection control protocols and ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Implement standard precautions and safety measures to prevent the spread of infections.
.5 to 1.0 FTE Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
.001 to .49 FTE: Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work Employee Health Requirements Exposure/Sensory Requirements: Exposure to: Chemicals: Disinfectants, refer to MSDS Video Display Terminals: Average Blood and Body Fluids: Potential for exposure with each surgical procedure. Universal precautions followed on all procedures greatly reducing the risk to the personnel. TB or Airborne Pathogens: Extreme potential for exposure with each surgical procedure. Universal precautions followed on all procedures greatly reducing the risk to the personnel Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch): Speech: Required to communicate with patients/families/staff/physicians.
Required to read monitors, medication labels, doctor order sheets.
Helpful for electrical/fire safety.
Necessary for phone/intercom/doorbell, alarms, fire alarms.
Usd $34.18 - Usd $44.45 /Hr
Requires a current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license and BLS certification, with ACLS and PALS certifications required within six months of hire. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred and mandatory for new graduates starting after January 1, 2025.
Market context
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