REGISTERED NURSE - RECOVERY ROOM (PART-TIME, DAYS)

Overview 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. Responsibilities Preferred Experience Membership in ILSPAN and ASPAN professional organizations encouraged Required Licensure/Education Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for licensure in Illinois Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and PALS certification within 6 months of hire

• New Graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 3 years of start date. Preferred Education Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.

It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to

You:

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of

Total Rewards:

benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable.

Our Total Rewards package includes:

Compensation Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits

• .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 Benefits

•.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.

Vision:

Required to read monitors, medication labels, doctor order sheets.

Smell:

Helpful for electrical/fire safety.

Hearing:

Necessary for phone/intercom/doorbell, alarms, fire alarms.

Touch:

Necessary for writing, patient care.

Activity/Lifting Requirements:

. Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

Sit:

10%

Twist:

4%

Stand:

40%

Crawl:

0%

Walk:

25%

Kneel:

1%

Lift:

10%

Drive:

0%

Squat:

1%

Climb:

1%

Bend:

30% Reach above shoulders: 3% The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below: Up to 10 lbs: Frequently Up to 20 lbs: Frequently Up to 35 lbs: Frequently Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally Up to 75 lbs: Not Required Up to 100 lbs: Not Required Over 100 lbs: Not Required Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (

Example:

the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): Lifting of patients off their beds that are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Horizontal movement of patients to and from carts/beds who are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Lifting equipment

• carry 25
• 150' waist high (IV bags, patient trays). Carry charts 25
• 150' waist high.

Filled laundry bags are filled half full so as not to weigh over 35 lbs. Carry fire extinguishers up or down 3-4 flights of stairs and several yards in an emergency. Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

Sit:

30

Twist:

15

Stand:

60

Crawl:

0

Walk:

10

Kneel:

0

Lift:

5

Drive:

0

Squat:

2

Climb:

1

Bend:

15 Reach above shoulders: 2 Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated): Simple grasp up to 10 lbs Normal weight: