Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking to specialize in surgical services? Advocate Health Care welcomes passionate and dedicated nurses, including new graduates, to join our operating room team. We are currently seeking motivated individuals to fill a full-time or part-time Operating Room Nurse position with flexible scheduling options and comprehensive benefits. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment that values professional development and work-life balance. For new graduate nurses, our Nurse Residency Program provides a structured pathway to launch a successful career in the operating room.
Join a Leading Surgical Team and Make a Difference
As an Operating Room Nurse at Advocate Health Care, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care within our dynamic surgical department. You will be responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive nursing care throughout the perioperative process, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes. Our commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care means you’ll be empowered to utilize your clinical skills and critical thinking to make a real difference in the lives of our patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient-Centered Care: Utilize the nursing process to thoroughly assess patient needs, develop individualized care plans, and implement and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. We emphasize including patients and their families in care planning, fostering a therapeutic relationship built on trust and open communication.
- Proactive Patient Monitoring: Anticipate and promptly recognize changes in patient conditions, taking immediate and appropriate actions. You will be responsible for ongoing patient assessments, adjusting care plans as needed, mobilizing resources, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.
- Safety and Education Advocate: Implement rigorous strategies to minimize patient risk and enhance safety. You will assess patient and family readiness to learn, tailoring your teaching approach to individual needs. Working collaboratively, you’ll develop and implement effective patient and family education strategies.
- Discharge Planning and Coordination: Actively participate in discharge planning, utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to ensure a smooth transition for patients. You will apply evidence-based practices in all aspects of patient care, consistently adhering to nursing and regulatory standards.
- Continuous Improvement and Shared Governance: Contribute to ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking proactive steps to drive necessary improvements. We encourage participation in shared governance activities, empowering nurses to improve processes and patient outcomes directly.
- Effective Communication and Team Leadership: Demonstrate exceptional communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Foster a collaborative environment among healthcare team members and assume a leadership role within the care team, delegating tasks appropriately to unlicensed personnel.
- Culture of Safety: Champion a culture of safety by actively identifying and mitigating potential threats to patient safety. You will be expected to report patient safety events and near misses promptly and contribute to identifying and implementing corrective actions.
- Ethical Practice and Professionalism: Apply ethical decision-making principles, demonstrating respect and understanding for colleagues across all clinical disciplines. As an integral member of the patient care team, you will contribute to formulating integrated, unbiased, and individualized approaches to care.
- Quality Improvement Initiatives: Participate actively in quality and process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing department functions and the overall patient experience.
- Professional Growth and Development: Engage in professional activities that contribute to your personal and professional growth, as well as the development of others. We encourage seeking mentorship, coaching, and continuous learning opportunities. Attendance at required meetings and educational programs, along with timely completion of annual competencies, is expected.
Flexible Schedules and Robust Benefits Designed for You
We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible scheduling options to suit your needs:
- Shift Options: Choose between four 9-hour shifts (4 days per week, Monday through Friday, 1:30 PM – 11:00 PM) or five 8-hour shifts (Monday through Friday, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM).
- Call Rotation: Participate in a weekday, weekend, and holiday call rotation with a 30-minute response time, ensuring our patients receive timely care when needed.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy one day off per week with the 9-hour shift option or one day off every other week with the 8-hour shift option, allowing for personal time and rejuvenation.
- Call Frequency: Weekday call is 1-2 nights per week (based on assigned specialty), and weekend call is every 6th-8th weekend. Holiday call is 1-2 holidays per year.
- Full-time and Part-time Options: Both full-time and part-time positions are available to accommodate varying work-life preferences.
- 1:1 Patient Care: Experience the satisfaction of providing focused, individualized care in a 1:1 patient care setting.
- Collaborative Environment: Work closely with surgeons, technicians, and anesthesia professionals, fostering strong relationships and a supportive team environment.
Invest in Your Future with Advocate Health Care
Advocate Health Care is committed to investing in our nurses’ professional growth and financial well-being. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive Sign-on Bonus: External candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, recognizing your valuable contributions to our team.
- Tuition Assistance: Pursue advanced education with tuition assistance of up to $7,200 per year, supporting your lifelong learning goals.
- Student Loan Forgiveness: Reduce your student loan burden with forgiveness options up to $20,000, making your career aspirations more attainable.
- Nurse Residency Program: New graduate nurses are welcomed into our comprehensive Nurse Residency Program, designed to provide structured support, mentorship, and specialized training to confidently transition into operating room nursing. This program is a cornerstone of our commitment to developing the next generation of expert OR nurses.
- Shared Governance and Growth Opportunities: Participate in shared governance structures, contributing to decision-making processes and shaping the future of nursing practice at Advocate Health Care. We provide numerous educational opportunities to support your ongoing professional development and career advancement.
- Military/Veteran Friendly: We proudly support our military and veteran community and recognize the valuable skills and experience you bring.
Qualifications to Thrive
To join our Operating Room Nurse team, you will need:
- Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Education: Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing.
- Experience: No prior experience is required; new graduates are encouraged to apply!
Essential Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated progress toward providing holistic patient care with a patient and family-centered approach.
- Developing ability to recognize situational changes requiring timely and flexible interventions.
- Proficient computer skills, including electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong human relation skills with the ability to build rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships.
- Initiative and collaborative work style.
- Demonstrated ability to make critical, independent decisions effectively.
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated coordination, collaboration, delegation, and team-building skills.
Advocate Health Care is dedicated to creating a supportive and rewarding environment where nurses can excel and make a meaningful impact. If you are a motivated and compassionate RN seeking to advance your career in the operating room, we encourage you to apply today and explore the opportunities available through our Nurse Residency Programs and beyond. Join our team and advocate for exceptional patient care!
