$10,000 Sign on Bonus Available!!!$2,500 Relocation Bonus (over 50 miles)$5,000 Reloction Bonus (over 100 miles)for nurses with 1 or more years experienceVacation Accrual is based on nursing experience(External Candidates Only)The Procedural Nurse utilizes a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the practice of nursing. Provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing.
- Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.
- Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.
- Responsible for obtaining instrument trays and equipment for procedures.
- Positions patient for procedure in accordance with patient safety guidelines.
- Scrub arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks, and surgical clothing.
- Scrubs in for surgical cases with physician.
- Established knowledge of creating and maintaining a sterile field, scrubbing and assisting within the surgical procedure and the use of specialized beds and positioning equipment, as well as sterilizers and specialized video equipment, navigation, and lasers used with the department.
- Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.
- Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
- Prepare, care for, and dispose of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
- Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
- Operate, assemble, adjust, or monitor sterilizers, lights, suction machines, or diagnostic equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Prepare dressings or bandages and apply or assist with their application following surgery.
- Identifies, selects and coordinates equipment, instruments and supplies required for scheduled procedure with circulating nurse.