Our Chicago -based health system is actively looking for a circulating nurse (RN).

Job Responsibilities:

  • Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
  • Conducts pre- and post-operative education
  • Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team
  • Takes and monitors patients’ vital signs
  • Ensures that operating on correct patient and the correct procedure is being performed
  • Provides basic, bedside care
  • Prepares, administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
  • Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
  • Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
  • Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
  • Preps operating room for patient/procedure
  • Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology
  • Monitors patients’ physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum
  • Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their post-treatment home care needs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation
  • Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

Requirements:

  • 1+ years experience as circulating nurse
  • Illinois state license
  • Registered nurse certification
  • Additional Clinical Certifications
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Card
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Card
  • COVID Vaccination Record(s)
  • Resume/CV
  • Driver's License
  • Drug Screening Results
  • Flu Vaccination Record
  • Professional References
  • MMR Vaccination Record
  • Personal Protective Equipment Fit Test
  • Physical Exam Certificate
  • PPD/TB Screening Results
  • Hep B
  • Titers Test Results
  • Other Vaccination Records
  • CPI
  • EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTS:
  • Background Check(s)
  • Provider Confirmation Sheet
  • Skills Checklist
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