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CNC Manufacturing Engineer – Programming & Setup (East Peoria, IL)

Location: 1360 Spring Bay Rd, East Peoria, IL 61611

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $85,000–$105,000/year (based on experience)

Benefits: Health Insurance, 401(k) Match, Overtime Opportunities, Tool Allowance

About Us

River City Machine, LLC is a growing, high-precision CNC machine shop specializing in engine components for automotive and industrial markets. Our facility includes 5-axis machining centers, 9-axis mill-turn machines, and a Landis/Fives CNC Camshaft Grinder.

We are a division of RCD Performance, LLC — a leader in performance aftermarket products for the diesel industry. Unlike most machine shops, we design, test, and market our products directly to consumers, which gives us immediate feedback for design improvements and allows our engineers to see the real-world impact of their work.

We are currently investing $5 million in a new, fully air-conditioned facility, making this the perfect time to join our team and grow with us.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a CNC Manufacturing Engineer with strong CNC programming and setup skills. In this role, you’ll be the bridge between design and production — programming our advanced machines, designing fixturing, and ensuring smooth handoff to operators.

If you’re passionate about precision machining, process improvement, and contributing to products that real customers use and love, this is your chance to work with cutting-edge technology and make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

• Program and optimize CNC operations for 5-axis, 9-axis, and grinding equipment using CAM software (Mastercam, Siemens NX).
• Interpret blueprints and apply GD&T to achieve accuracy within tight tolerances.
• Design and implement fixturing solutions for complex engine parts.
• Set up CNC machines, configure Fanuc controls, and verify tool paths.
• Partner with operators to troubleshoot and ensure seamless production runs.
• Continuously improve machining processes to reduce cycle times and boost productivity.
• Maintain setup sheets, programming documentation, and repeatable processes.
• Collaborate with design teams to integrate direct customer feedback into new products.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering OR equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years of CNC programming & setup in a production environment.
• Strong experience with Fanuc controls and multi-axis machining.
• Proficiency with CAM software (Mastercam, Siemens NX, Fusion 360) and CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Ability to design and implement custom fixturing.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and teamwork skills.
• Experience with camshaft grinding equipment is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a parent company (RCD Performance, LLC) that is a recognized leader in diesel aftermarket performance products.
• Be part of a team that designs, tests, and sells directly to consumers — and see your work make an immediate difference.
• $5 million expansion and state-of-the-art, air-conditioned facility.
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge CNC technology.
• Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a tool allowance.
• Career growth potential in a company that values innovation and expertise.
• Join a growing team in East Peoria’s thriving manufacturing hub.

How to Apply

You can apply directly on Indeed OR email your resume and cover letter to

. Please highlight any experience with 5-axis, 9-axis, or camshaft grinding equipment.

River City Machine, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

• Monitor KPIs and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement activities on the production floor.
• Analyze and improve manufacturing methods, workflows, and automation to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Track KPIs and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement on the production floor.
• Lead initiatives to reduce costs, minimize waste, and drive sustainability efforts.
• Conduct root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve production challenges.
• Oversee project timelines, ensuring successful execution and delivery.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
• Design, develop, and refine tooling, fixtures, and equipment to enhance productivity.
• Pursue and support cost reduction and sustainability initiatives
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and localization projects to streamline production
• Develop and improve standard operating procedures (SOP) to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

• BS in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or Automation preferred. Degree in Engineering or technical discipline required.
• 1 – 4 years as a manufacturing engineer or similar technical role
• Must have mechanical and electrical aptitude and technical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to read and interpret technical documents such as drawings, schematic diagrams, operating instructions and manuals.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing processes.

• Experience with SolidWorks or AutoCAD for technical drawings and design.
• Strong analytical reasoning, communication, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of automation software, robotic systems, SCADA and/or industrial computer networks, HMI’s, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Mechanical Engineer- Hydraulics Test

Mossville, IL

Education & Experience Required:

• Years of experience: 3-7 years depending on BS or MS
• Degree requirement: Four years technical degree, Engineering or Technology
• Do you accept internships as job experience: yes
• Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role:

Top 3 Skills

• Hands on mechanical and/or electrical
• Data analysis
• Failure analysis

Additional Technical Skills

• Mechanical,
• Hydraulics, testing, design

Soft Skills

• Organized, clients focus, able to work with engineers and shop personnel. Written and verbal communication.
• Project management,

Requirements:

3 + years experience with embedded C/C++ with Datalink, wireless, wifi, canalyzer, canope Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

Responsible for performing and leading the requirements, design, development, & test of network communication and foundational information software used in embedded systems on Caterpillar machine & industrial applications for Common Services and Network Solutions team. The Software developer and designer will develop embedded ‘C’ and/or C++ code software solutions to meet system requirements. This job involves developing and using system requirements to design, develop, and test software components used in machine control platforms, engine control platforms, display, and telematics platforms. Specific responsibilities include requirements development and analysis, software design, software implementation, interface between software layers, and development/execution of test procedures. Additional responsibilities may include interfaces between hardware and software as well as evaluating operational performance of an overall system. The software components must comply with the software architecture standards and all work will be performed as part of the existing team following a common process. The software will include components for Data Link and Common Services (e.g.,Data link protocol implementations, Diagnostics, Hardware Abstraction Layer and Information services)

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Reason/motivation for request:

- Addition

Candidate Value Proposition

· Why Caterpillar?

· For this role within your business group – what stands out about this opportunity (ex – exposure, skill development, etc)?

Why Caterpillar? “Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Caterpillar. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Caterpillar travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters.”

Why this Role?

Typical Day or Week in the Role

· Typical task breakdown and rhythm

· Interaction level with team

· Team Structure

· Work environment description

Typical task breakdown:

- Work on project with mentor and team- This would include requirements, design , code and testing of software in C or C++.

Interaction with team:

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Work environment:

- In office 5 days

Candidate Requirements

· Years of experience required

· Degrees or certifications required

· Top 3 Skills

· Disqualifiers/Overqualifications

· Performance indicators

Education & Experience Required:

- Requires a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering or Computer Science

- 2 years experience

- Will consider Master's Degree or above applicable project/internship work toward years' experience but durations must be listed for each on resume with 1 year of experience

- Design and coding of C and or C++ experience - minimum three years' experience.

Technical Skills

- Demonstrated depth of experience developing software in Embedded C and/or C++ - minimum three years' experience.

(Desired)

- Knowledge of machine systems or mechanical knowledge.

Soft Skills

- Great communication and teamwork

- Problem solving skills

- Customer service and interpersonal skills

Classification: Public

Role- Testing Engiener

Location- Mossville, Il

Exp- 5 years

Keyskills- Hardware Testing, Engine Testing, Suspension Testing,

It’s a Test Execution role

Top Candidates will also have:

• Test execution experience with chargers, invertors, high voltage systems, or complex systems like engines, drivetrains, transmissions, etc.

Education & Experience Required:

• Years of experience: 5-7 years

Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• Do you accept internships as job experience: Yes, if internship experience was directly applicable to the job experience and skills needed for this role.
• Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role:

Top 3 Skills

Demonstrated passion for SAFETY.

Demonstrated attention to detail, observation skills.

Demonstrated ability to Analyze Data effectively.

Additional Technical Skills

(Required)

• At least 2-7 years of previous relevant hardware testing experience. Someone with only software testing experience will NOT be considered.

(Desired)

• Demonstrated ability to ensure test data quality expectations are met and documented appropriately.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Job Overview:

We are seeking two skilled Software Engineers with strong C++ and Linux expertise to join our team in Mossville. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in software development, with a strong preference for candidates who have hands-on experience in robotics and ROS (Robot Operating System).

If a candidate has 1+ years of solid ROS/robotics experience, they will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain software applications using C++
• Work in a Linux development environment
• Design and develop software components for robotics systems
• Integrate and test applications within ROS frameworks
• Debug, optimize, and enhance system performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams

Required Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of professional software development experience
• Strong programming skills in C++
• Hands-on experience working in Linux environments
• Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System)
• Understanding of software architecture and system integration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in Robotics (highly preferred)
• Experience working in autonomous systems or machine control environments
• Prior experience with Cat AIS (Asset Intelligence Systems) – a plus
• Experience working with large industrial or heavy equipment systems

• Observe and assess the needs and concerns of the child and family
• Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
• Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes
• Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals.
• Modifies plan of care based on evaluation
• Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports
• Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continuing self-development
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment. Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence based

• Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs
• Demonstrates ownership and persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way possible.
• Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions
• Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs
• Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes
• Works with other team members in delegating tasks and activities appropriately
• Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary
• Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity
• Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others: gives and accepts constructive.

• Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension
• Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.
• Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education
• Utilizes SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and family members
• Promotes the professional development of self and team members
• Shares clinical knowledge through formal and informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others.

• Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction
• Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient, family, departments, physicians)
• Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives
• Promptly and efficiently follows up on patient/family requests/needs - anticipates patient/family needs
• Encourages coworkers in achieving excellent customer satisfaction; utilizes organizational service excellence standards
• Serves on unit-based councils as needed
• Identifies practice problems on the unit
• Implements changes in own clinical practice based on literature and unit process improvement outcomes
• Works on assigned projects, data collection, audits as assigned.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Driver's License - Secretary of State (SOS)Secretary of State

• Actively listens to presenting issues, uses motivational interviewing skills and crisis interventions to ensure safety and determine appropriate course of action
• Exercises judgment and decision-making that is clinically safe, logical and deliberate
• Reach a resolution of crises that is clinically appropriate and least restrictive
• Recognize, respect and effectively deal with values and cultural beliefs of clients, their families and community resources and referrals
• Works with law enforcement, emergency departments and other emergency personnel in crisis situations
• Provides follow up case management as assigned
• Maintains appropriate treatment boundaries with clients and family members
• Maintains required productivity

• All documentation is completed the same day of service and accurately reflects the reason for contact, interventions used and outcomes
• Completes legal paperwork for inpatient admissions thoroughly to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards including patient rights
• Completes paperwork required for billing purposes
• Reports any critical or unusual situations and completes incident reports as required
• Interact and communicate with law enforcement, medical staff and other community providers effectively
• Communicates effectively in-person, through email; responds in a timely manner to voicemails
• Uses effective means to educate others about mental illness and addiction

• Serves as a resource for individuals and community providers for community resources and how to access them
• Has an understanding of and complies with Illinois’ Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Code
• Serves as a mandated reporter and ensures reports are filed with appropriate parties
• Participates in clinical supervision as outlined by immediate supervisor, and keeps supervisor informed of clinical issues, concerns and outcomes

• Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes.
• Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
• Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes.
• Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift.
• Modifies plan of care based on evaluation and as needed based on changes in patient condition.
• Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports.
• Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continued self-development.
• Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing practice.
• Promotes the professional development of self and team members
• Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others.
• Demonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues (as applicable).
• Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable).
• Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
• Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.

• Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs.
• Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ownership and persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way possible.
• Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment.
• Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions.
• Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs.
• Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes.
• Works with other team members in delegating tasks and activities appropriately.
• Provides goal-focused shift report.
• Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary.
• Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity.
• Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others: gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers.
• Able to adhere to assigned weekly, weekend, and holiday call shifts in accordance with hospital policies and protocols.

• Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
• Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.
• Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals.
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
• Utilizes SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and family members.

• Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care, evidence based practices, national patient safety goals, core measures and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital
• Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction
• Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient, family, departments, physicians).
• Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Promptly and efficiently follows up on patient/family requests/needs - anticipates patient/family needs.
• Encourages coworkers in achieving excellent customer satisfaction; utilizes organizational service excellence standards.
• Serves on unit based councils
• Identifies practice problems on the unit
• Implements changes in own clinical practice based on literature and unit process improvement outcomes.
• Works on assigned projects, data collection, audits as assigned.

• Coordinates and supervises the operation of the daily surgery schedule, case assignment, room and personnel assignments.
• Assumes Responsibility for the operation of the Surgery Department, Sterilization Department, and Endoscopy Department when Manager is not present.
• Assumes daily responsibility for coordination of the surgical schedule to assure the most efficient utilization of the operating rooms.
• Monitor case progression to identify potential schedule changes.
• Assigns, coordinates and monitors utilization of personnel and facilities. Provides for the assignment of lunch and break relief for intraoperative staff.
• Collaborates with charge anesthesiologist to ensure that the schedule runs efficiently in accordance with policies and protocols.
• Provides assistance and leadership to the staff to ensure departmental objectives and assignments are accomplished as scheduled.
• Acts as a resource person for clinical care problems in all areas.
• Markets department's services and equipment to physicians.
• Works to maintain a positive team relationship with physicians and coworkers.
• Monitors/coordinates special equipment.
• Evaluates the level of patient care delivered in the operating room and recommends changes to ensure compliance with established standards of nursing care.
• Coordination of staff work and vacation schedules to provide adequate staff availability for scheduled caseload.
• Supervise and assist various specialty Lead RN’s as needed.
• Ensure desired level of Productivity is achieved through appropriate staffing levels, monitor for correct clocking practices, and ensuring that specialty Lead RN’s are held accountable for their employees accomplishing their assigned duties.
• Be available for Phone calls and act as a liaison for the surgery department during off hours to aid in managing the Surgery Schedule and employee issues that may present themselves.

• Organizes, develops, implements, and modifies schedule planning and schedule administration program based on facility goals and objectives in conjunction with the ADSS.
• Collaborates with Education Coordinator to identify and facilitate staff developmental needs as they relate to schedule planning and administration.
• Contributes to development of QI standards for schedule planning and administration with subsequent implementation and maintenance of ongoing program.
• Participates actively in departmental meetings and committees to promote professional practice; problem solving, generates ideas and promotes change.
• Attends in-service programs and seminars to enhance knowledge of scheduling management and clinical practice.
• Demonstrates understanding of unit standards, policies and procedures and relates them appropriately to personnel.
• Reviews and recommends procedure/policy revisions and staffing changes necessary to delivery of quality patient care.
• Provides for instruction on the correct care and handling of supplies and equipment to ensure their proper function.
• Monitors nursing operative practices, correct aseptic techniques and infection control procedures.
• Monitors and provides staff participation at mandatory in-service education: including Fire, Safety, Infection control, and disaster plan.
• Coordinates nursing and surgical scrub technician students with students’ instructors.
• Participates with In-service for staff development.
• Supports and assists with staff orientation.

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with all constituencies and cooperates harmoniously with others in the accomplishments of department's goals in meeting the needs of quality patient care.
• Communicates with ancillary departments to define and resolve specific problem areas and ensure continuity in patient care.
• Interprets patients' and surgeons' needs to all personnel and provides supervision and instruction when necessary to meet these needs perioperatively.
• Communicates schedule delays and changes to anesthesiology, surgeons, and nurse managers, and establishes appropriate schedule modifications.
• Communicates with staff, anesthesia providers, and surgeons to assess needs and problem solve. Directs concern to OR Manager.
• Ensures that the RN Leads are informing patient and families regarding the status of the procedure, especially in emergency and prolonged procedures, after consultation with staff physician/room staff. Be available to perform this role when RN Leads are not able.
• Communicates performance expectations for control desk, off-shift and holding staff.
• Demonstrates ability to provide clear and concise directions.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with others and promote good interpersonal rapport among others.
• Demonstrates win/win attitude & problem solving skills.
• Be available to Circulate, Scrub, and Precept as needed to assist with the department’s needs.
• Staff perceives you to be fair, approachable, and able to facilitate positive outcomes.
• Regularly seeks input from physicians regarding satisfaction with level of patient care and/or quality concerns.
• Ensure that staff work schedule, Call schedule, and vacation schedules are out weeks in advance in order to provide adequate staffing for daily Surgery schedule.
• Demonstrates support for departmental and institutional leadership and Methodist Health Service Corporation.
• Assist with employee satisfaction.
• Participate with personnel and staff development: Demonstrates clinical competence and perceived as a clinical resource to staff.
• Maintains confidential information.

• Development & Patient Education
• Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
• Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

• Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes.
• Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
• Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes.
• Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift.
• Modifies plan of care based on evaluation and as needed based on changes in patient condition.
• Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports.
• Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continued self-development.
• Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence based nursing practice.
• Promotes the professional development of self and team members
• Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others.
• Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues (as applicable).
• Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable).
• Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
• Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.

• Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs.
• Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ownership and persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way possible.
• Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment.
• Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions.
• Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs.
• Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes.
• Works with other team members in delegating tasks and activities appropriately.
• Provides goal-focused shift report.
• Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary.
• Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity.
• Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others: gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers.

• Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
• Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.
• Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals.
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
• Utilizes SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and family members.

• Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care, evidence based practices, national patient safety goals, core measures and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital
• Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction
• Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient, family, departments, physicians).
• Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Promptly and efficiently follows up on patient/family requests/needs - anticipates patient/family needs.
• Encourages coworkers in achieving excellent customer satisfaction; utilizes organizational service excellence standards.
• Serves on unit based councils
• Identifies practice problems on the unit
• Implements changes in own clinical practice based on literature and unit process improvement outcomes.
• Works on assigned projects, data collection, audits as assigned.

• Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes.
• Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
• Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes.
• Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift.
• Modifies plan of care based on evaluation and as needed based on changes in patient condition.
• Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports.
• Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continued self-development.
• Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence based nursing practice.
• Promotes the professional development of self and team members
• Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others.
• Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues (as applicable).
• Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable).
• Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
• Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.

• Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs.
• Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ownership and persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way possible.
• Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment.
• Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions.
• Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs.
• Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes.
• Works with other team members in delegating tasks and activities appropriately.
• Provides goal-focused shift report.
• Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary.
• Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity.
• Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others: gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers.

• Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
• Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.
• Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals.
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
• Utilizes SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and family members.

• Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care, evidence based practices, national patient safety goals, core measures and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital
• Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction
• Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient, family, departments, physicians).
• Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Promptly and efficiently follows up on patient/family requests/needs - anticipates patient/family needs.
• Encourages coworkers in achieving excellent customer satisfaction; utilizes organizational service excellence standards.
• Serves on unit based councils
• Identifies practice problems on the unit
• Implements changes in own clinical practice based on literature and unit process improvement outcomes.
• Works on assigned projects, data collection, audits as assigned.