Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
Exposure to:
Chemicals: Disinfectants, refer to MSDS
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Potential for exposure with each surgical procedure. Universal precautions followed on all procedures greatly reducing the risk to the personnel.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Extreme potential for exposure with each surgical procedure. Universal precautions followed on all procedures greatly reducing the risk to the personnel.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Required to communicate with patients/families/staff/physicians.
Vision: Required to read monitors, medication labels, doctor order sheets.
Smell: Helpful for electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Necessary for phone/intercom/doorbell, alarms, fire alarms.
Touch: Necessary for writing, patient care.
Activity/Lifting Requirements:
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Twist: 4%
Stand: 40%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 25%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 10%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 1%
Climb: 1%
Bend: 30%
Reach above shoulders: 3%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
- Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
- Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
- Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
- Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
- Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
- Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Lifting of patients off their beds that are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Horizontal movement of patients to and from carts/beds who are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Lifting equipment - carry 25'- 150' waist high (IV bags, patient trays). Carry charts 25'-150' waist high. Filled laundry bags are filled half full so as not to weigh over 35 lbs. Carry fire extinguishers up or down 3-4 flights of stairs and several yards in an emergency.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 30
Twist: 15
Stand: 60
Crawl: 0
Walk: 10
Kneel: 0
Lift: 5
Drive: 0
Squat: 2
Climb: 1
Bend: 15
Reach above shoulders: 2
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 10 lbs.
Normal weight:< 5#
Pushing &pulling - 50-200 lbs: Occasionally
Fine Manipulation: Typing in computer, omnicell, using pens to chart, drawing up meds in syringe and administration, starting IV's.
Leg Strength - Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally- Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: utilized in positioning beds during transport; x-ray, surgery or in an emergency situation from floor to floor, locking beds or cardiac chairs.
Environmental Factors &Special Hazards:
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
- Inside hours: 8-10
- Outside hours: 0
- Temperature: Normal Range
- Lighting: Average
- Noise levels: Average
- Humidity: Normal Range
- Atmosphere: Fumes
- Special Hazards: Electrical, Chemical - cleaning disinfectants, compressed air tanks, O2
Protective Clothing Required: OR scrubs supplied, gowns, gloves, masks, shoe covers, goggles, lab coats.
Pay Range
USD $34.52 - USD $45.34 /Hr
Responsibilities
- Preferred Experience
- Previous experience on surgical unit and telemetry experience desirable
- Required Licensure/Education
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois.
- CPR
- *New Graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 3 years of start date.
- Preferred Education
- ACLS & PALS certification within 6 months of hire
- Membership in ILSPAN and ASPAN professional organizations encouraged
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred*
- This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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