Staff Nurse/Surgery in Chicago, Illinois at Saint Anthony Hospital

Position Title: Surgery RN

Shift: Days

Status: Full-time

Compensation: $35.00 — $48.00

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

About Us
Saint Anthony Hospital is a diverse and community-centric hospital your career can thrive in, while addressing the health and wellness challenges that families in our neighborhood face. Our employees deliver on our mission and achieve success by working together to provide excellent customer service and patient care.

As part of Saint Anthony Hospital’s commitment to providing the highest quality health care, we will be building a new state-of-the-art hospital to serve as an anchor to the Focal Point Community Campus. Learn more at focalpointchicago.org.

Position Summary

Assists the surgeon and nursing personnel in a variety of surgical procedures in the Operating Room and Gastrointestinal (GI) Lab.

Essential Functions

• Performs scrub duties, including preparation of the sterile field and anticipation of surgeon's needs, for multiple surgical procedures, including but not limited to general, orthopedic, gynecological, podiatric, urological, and gastrointestinal specialties under supervision of the surgical team.
• Prepares and sets up the operating room and equipment for surgical procedures based on knowledge of the procedure and surgeon preference.
• Prepares and maintains the integrity of the sterile field.
• Performs counts of instruments, sponges, and needles with a registered nurse, to promote a safety-first environment, as indicated.
• Assists with cleaning and restocking of the operating rooms.
• Transports surgical patients to and from the operating room, GI lab, Recovery Room and Outpatient Surgery.

Qualifications

• Completed Surgical Tech program
• Knowledge of surgical instruments and procedures
• Understand sterile technique and sterile field
• Ability to scrub, gown, and glove
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to perform CPR

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (Medical/Dental/Vision) Benefits are effective upon start date.
• Employer-Matching Retirement Plans
• Qualifying Employment for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free parking

Saint Anthony Hospital Highlights

• Competitive salaries
• Community focus with a Collaborative Culture: Work in a close-knit team that values communication, teamwork, and support
• Professional Growth: Expand your skills and experience in an organization that invests in its staff
• Meaningful Work: Serve a diverse population and make a real impact on their health journey