Company John H. Stroger Junior Hospital of Cook County
Address 60290 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Certification Details
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required
Preferred certification includes Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR), American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurse (ASPAN), or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Refer to the cost center to confirm certifications required per unit
Certifications may include ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, EFM, and various tech certifications, specific to unit requirements
State License verification and additional certifications like Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam, Color Blind Testing Online are indicated
Job Details
Flexible start dates - 8/20, 9/3, 9/17
Hours are 12:00 noon – 8:30 PM
Monday through Friday on site but available if needed on weekends, nights, etc. on a rotating basis
Covers on-call with other Coordinators Monday-Friday 24/7 and rotates weekends for calls from staff
Responsible for organizing, planning, leading, and directing clinical and management activities for the Perioperative Services areas
Accountable for daily operations and oversight of nursing practice and patient care delivery on the evening shift of the department
Collaborates with the Director of Perioperative Services, other Nurse Coordinators, surgeons, anesthesia, and Sterile Processing Management to develop evidence-based nursing care standards
Ensures that throughput of patients is maximizing efficiency in the OR and PACU on the evening shift so patients are not having long stays in the PACU and there are no patient delays
Leads staff to meet all Joint Commission, IDPH, and CMS regulatory standards
Must have knowledge of Collective Bargaining agreements, disciplinary process, hiring, supervision, and management of Perioperative Services staff
Job Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a school of nursing with additional postgraduate coursework in Nursing, Business Administration, or Healthcare Administration
Must be licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois
Five (5) years of recent nursing experience within a hospital environment
Three (3) years of recent Perioperative experience as a nurse supervisor or charge nurse
Must possess active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Schedule Information
Hours are from 12:00 noon to 8:30 PM
Position requires on-site availability Monday through Friday
Availability needed for weekends, nights, etc. on a rotating basis for on-call coverage