Pre/Post-Op Clinical Nurse - Feinberg Same Day Surgery, Full-time, Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is an academic medical center in the heart of downtown Chicago with physicians, surgeons and caregivers representing nearly every medical specialty. Northwestern Medicine is proud to have five hospitals ranked among "America’s Best," including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the only Illinois hospital to be ranked No. 1 for 14 straight years, by  U.S. News & World Report , 2025-2026. Anchored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital, which is nationally ranked in 11 clinical specialties, we're leading the quest for better care in the Chicago area and beyond. Northwestern Memorial Hospital enjoys a teaching and service partnership with  Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine , an integration that provides patients access to leading-edge clinical trials and fosters an environment of world-class patient care, academic inquiry and innovative research. Northwestern Memorial Hospital has also received Magnet® recognition*, the gold-standard for nursing excellence, from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? Experience : Candidates must have  at least two years  of Medical/Surgical or Pre/Post-Op Surgery  work experience to be considered for this position. ACLS is required in addition to BLS certification, but this can be obtained after hire. Schedule : 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week with rotating days; 5:30am-4:00pm with rotation to 2 closing shifts, 11:30am-10:00pm, per 6-week schedule (Monday-Friday). No weekends or holidays. The Same Day Surgery Unit (SDS) at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is a multifaceted pre-op and post-op unit. We strive to not only assist the patient through the surgical experience but also involve the families. Our nurses provide care for a variety of different surgical procedures ranging from urologic procedures to more complicated surgeries such as kidney transplants, in which care is provided to both the donor and or the recipient. We also preop and recover some of our total joint replacement surgeries that are discharged on the same day of surgery. These patients require extensive discharge teaching which includes family involvement. The SDS is a fast-paced unit that requires exceptional organizational, critical thinking, and communication skills. This unit allows nurses to advance their skillset by combining cutting-edge technology and critical thinking skills to provide evidence-based comprehensive nursing care to our highly complex patient population. It also requires our team to collaborate with other members of our surgical services teams to ensure the best patient outcomes. Pre-op care is provided to surgical patients on the day of surgery for procedures including: Organ transplants Abdominal surgery Neurosurgical procedures Thoracic surgery Total joint replacement surgery Bronchoscopy Prostate surgical procedures Lap Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic Roux-En Y Gastric Bypass Colorectal, Reversal/Colectomy Anal rectal exam Hemorrhoidectomy Transurethral resection of bladder tumor Prostrate biopsy Cystoscopy/Cisview/Botox The Pre/Post-Op Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsibilities: Advocate: Practices in accordance with the patient-centered care model. Develops an individualized age-specific culturally sensitive nursing plan of care for the patient that is based on the nursing process. Incorporates the role of patient advocate into the plan of care. Uses a team approach to develop and achieve daily patient-centered individualized care goals. Acknowledges and values the contributions of the patients significant others as an integral part of the plan of care. Identifies potential conflict situations and facilitates resolution using established communication channels. Promotes and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient. Protects patients by maintaining a safe environment. Participate in research-related activities which includes evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives. Practices safe surgery specific post-operative care to include assessment, potential complications and discharge teaching. Identifies potential pre-anesthetic surgical risks factors. Clinical Expert: Advances clinical expertise, as demonstrated through pursuit of informal and formal continuing education opportunities and obtaining specialty certification when eligible. Continuously enhances skills and abilities to ensure the highest quality patient care. Shares knowledge and expertise through educating team members, patients and students. Demonstrates critical thinking by integrating theoretical knowledge and expertise to pose relevant clinical questions when evidence and practice differ. Identifies priorities, sets realistic and measurable goals, prescribes and implements nursing interventions in a safe and timely manner. Develops and implements individualized education plans for patients and families using suitable instructional materials and methods. Evaluates and documents the patient's responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualizes the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings. 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