Registered Nurse (RN), Pre/Post - Orthopedic Surgery Center of Illinois (OSCI)

Company: Memorial Health
Location: Springfield
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

Overview:Registered Nurse (RN), Orthopedic Surgery Center of IllinoisFulltime, Monday - Friday, Day ShiftThis outpatient nursing position is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care. Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. Contributes to quality improvement processes. Adheres to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act.Qualifications:Education:BSN preferred.Licensure/Certification/Registry:Licensed as RN in State of Illinois.Current BLS/CPR certification per policy.ACLS certification per policy.Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.Responsibilities:Professional Nursing CareAge appropriate assessment.Data analysis to identify nursing problems.Defines individualized patient outcomes.Develops an interdisciplinary, individualized plan of care in partnership with patients and families.Implements specified interventions to attain expected outcomes.Evaluates the patients progress toward attainment of outcomes, revising the plan when indicated.Supervision and DelegationDelegates patient care tasks to LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel based on job description, individual capability and patient needs.Communicates patient status and caregiver performance expectations.Appropriately supervises performance of LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel.Directs performance improvement for LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel.Builds teamwork when supervising and delegating to others.Communication and CollaborationDemonstrates effective interpersonal skills.Uses therapeutic communication techniques.Demonstrates assertiveness.Communicates relevant patient information to other members of the health team.Documents patient care according to Memorial policies and procedures.Ensures appropriate implementation of physicians orders.Accesses electronic data to facilitate patient care.Creates and maintains a collaborative work environment.Participates in interdisciplinary planning and decision making.by Jobble

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