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: 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 to write, patient care.
Activity/Lifting Requirements:
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 30%
Twist: 6%
Stand: 80%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 10%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 2%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 2%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 2%
Reach above shoulders: 2%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
- Up to 10 lbs: rare
- Up to 20 lbs: rare
- Up to 35 lbs: rare
- Up to 60 lbs: rare
- Up to 75 lbs: rare
- Up to 100 lbs: rare
- Over 100 lbs: rare
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
NA
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 30
Twist: 0
Stand: 0
Crawl: 0
Walk: 0
Kneel: 0
Lift: 0
Drive: 0
Squat: 0
Climb: 0
Bend: 0
Reach above shoulders: 0
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
- Simple grasp <5 lbs
- Normal weight: <5lbs
- Pushing & pulling - no greater than 35lbs without assistive device
Fine Manipulation: Grasp pen to write/type, dial phone and intercom, open vials, instill eye drops, connect cables.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Raise and lower PACU beds with moderate pressure.
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
- Inside hours: 8
- Outside hours: 0
- Temperature: Normal
- Range Lighting: Average
- Noise levels: Average
- Humidity: Normal Range
- Atmosphere: Fumes
Special Hazards:
Protective Clothing Required: OR scrubs supplied
Pay Range
USD $34.52 - USD $45.34 /Hr
Responsibilities
- Preferred Experience
- Previous experience on surgical unit and telemetry experience desirable
- Required Licensure/Education
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois.
- *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
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree*
- Membership in ILSPAN and ASPAN professional organizations encouraged
- 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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