Vista Health System

Registered Nurse (Operating Room)

Vista Health System  •  $72k - $110k/yr  •  Waukegan, IL (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Summary:

Vista Medical Center is seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room to join our surgical team. The OR Nurse plays a critical role in providing high-quality patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. This position requires strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in preparing patients for surgery, including preoperative assessments and patient education.
  • Ensure a sterile and safe surgical environment by adhering to infection control and patient safety protocols.
  • Provide intraoperative nursing care, including monitoring patients, assisting surgeons, and managing surgical instruments.
  • Collaborate with surgical teams, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Perform post-anesthesia care and assist with patient recovery as needed.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and surgical procedures.
  • Respond quickly and effectively to surgical emergencies.

Qualifications:

  • Active RN license in the state of [Insert State].
  • Minimum of one year of experience in an operating room or perioperative setting preferred.
  • BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (or willingness to obtain).
  • Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and infection control practices.
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a high-stakes environment.
  • Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Vista Medical Center?

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
  • Supportive team environment dedicated to excellence in patient care.
  • State-of-the-art surgical facilities and advanced technology.
Vista Health System

About Vista Health System

Vista Health System is a community-focused healthcare organization committed to providing high-quality, accessible care to individuals and families throughout Lake County. Through its acute care hospital, outpatient centers, and Vista Physician Group clinics, Vista delivers a comprehensive range of medical services supported by skilled physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals.

Vista Medical Center East is a Level II Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and home to a full-service Cardiac Catheterization Lab, providing advanced emergency, cardiac, and critical care services close to home. Our specialty services span primary care, women’s health, oncology navigation, pulmonology, cardiology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, general surgery, and rehabilitation, ensuring patients receive coordinated and continuous care within our system.

Our goal is to focus on the primary health needs of our community to best serve the individuals and families who rely on us. We operate through a multi-disciplinary, patient-centered care model that emphasizes collaboration, communication, and continuity. Primary care providers, specialists, nurses, care navigators, rehabilitation teams, and supportive services work together to coordinate treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs, offering guidance and compassionate support from diagnosis through recovery and long-term wellness.

We extend our impact in the community through partnerships that address health and wellness needs, bridge gaps in care, and improve access to essential services. Through coordinated resources, education, and referral pathways, Vista works alongside local organizations to strengthen community health and well-being.

Guided by compassion and a shared commitment to patient well-being, Vista Health System continues to care for our community with dignity, respect, and a consistent focus on healing and support.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Waukegan, Illinois
Year Founded
Unknown
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