RN - Clinical Coordinator - Cardiac Ambulatory

Position Highlights:

• Position: RN - Coordinator Surgical Services, UCU
• Location: Glenbrook Hospital, Glenview, IL
• Full Time: 40hrs/week
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p
• Hourly Pay Range: $40.45 - $62.70. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

A Brief Overview:
The RN Coordinator - Surgical Specialties is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing and coordinating surgical specialty services within the Surgical Services department. This position involves collaborating with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of surgical care. The coordinator is responsible for maintaining high standards of surgical practice, facilitating surgical scheduling, and supporting the surgical team.

What you will do:

• Coordinate surgical specialty services, including scheduling, resource allocation, and patient preparation, to ensure the smooth flow of surgical procedures.
• Work closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and operating room staff to schedule surgical cases, ensuring efficient use of operating room time and resources.
• Conduct pre-operative patient assessments, gather relevant health information, and ensure all necessary pre-operative tests and clearances are completed.
• Educate patients and their families about surgical procedures, risks, benefits, and post-operative care instructions.
• Assist the surgical team in preparing the operating room, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are available and sterile.
• Provide support during surgical procedures, assisting the surgical team as needed, and ensuring the safety and comfort of the patient.
• Monitor and maintain the quality of surgical care provided, ensuring compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Implement and monitor surgical safety protocols, including patient positioning, infection control measures, and surgical site verification.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of surgical procedures, patient assessments, and surgical outcomes.
• Ensure the availability and proper functioning of surgical equipment and supplies, collaborating with materials management and sterile processing as needed.
• Provide education and training to surgical staff on best practices, new technologies, and surgical techniques.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives related to surgical specialties, collect and analyze data, and implement strategies to enhance patient care outcomes.

What you will need:

• Bachelors Degree Nursing Preferred
• 3 Years of clinical nursing experience, with surgical specialty experience preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois. Required And
• CPR or BLS - American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification (BLS) Required

Benefits:

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

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Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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