Registered Nurse - Med SurgAmsurg Corp • Orlando, FL, USA

Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Amsurg Corp • Orlando, FL, USA

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Registered Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the direction of the designated Nurse Manager, the Staff Nurse is responsible for professional, direct patient care in the nurse role. The Staff Nurse will utilize the nursing process within their scope of practice to assess, develop nursing diagnosis, develop plan of care, implement plan of care, monitor for effectiveness, and adjust appropriately, for patient's plan of care. The Staff Nurse is responsible for care, in areas assigned, within the Surgery Center, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing
RN with active license in FL, no restrictions.
One (1) year of nursing experience, preferably, in an ambulatory surgery center
CPR certification and / or ACLS-PALS certification
Strong ethical and moral character references
Basic computer skills

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows all policies and procedures of the Center

Uses equipment effectively following manufacturer's instruction for use

Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice

Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively

Continuously assess and monitors the physical and emotional status of the patient and documents and reports

per policy and procedure

Uses two patient identifiers to assure correct patient and "ask don't tell" to identify correct procedure and

physician

Addresses patient needs specific to the anticipated procedure

Transports patients, as needed, observing policies, procedures and safety requirements

Verifies and explains procedure with the patient and discusses plan of care prior to transporting to procedure

room

Provides comfort and reassurance to each patient

Maintains patients privacy and dignity

Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide safe continuity of patient care

Actively participates as a team member in support of the total endoscopy process

Organizes time, activities, equipment, supplies and personnel to provide efficient, cost effective patient care

Delegates' activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members

Supervises and directs patient care in pre, intra and post- op

Reviews patient's medical record and needs to provide continuity of care in collaboration with other members of

the healthcare team and communicates variances

Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time

Assists with supplies, drugs and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability ; maintains order

and cleanliness of pre procedure area(s), endoscopy room and PACU

Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare for the patient in their assigned area according to

requirements of the patient, physician and procedure to include but not limited to, assembling and providing

functions equipment, supplies and instruments including sterilization and high level disinfection of supplies and

equipment

Administers medication (s) per order of the physician and documents appropriately

Monitors and reports any abnormal observed complications to the anesthesia provider and physician

Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction, following policy and procedures

Documents in the patients medical record and other forms accurately, legibly and timely in a timely manner,

following policies and procedures

Proper aseptic and sterile techniques are used according to acceptable standards of practice - monitors and

identifies breaks in sterile technique

Demonstrates ongoing competencies with patient assessment and appropriate interventions when variances occur

Assesses each patient for fall precautions and addresses per policy

Successfully able to start patient peripheral IV

Participates in the time out

Uses the Safe Surgical checklist

Works collaboratively with healthcare team to ensure physician preference cards are maintained and updated as

needed

Handles and logs tissue specimens correctly and accurately according to policy and procedures

Ensures the appropriate and safe positioning of the patient meeting patient needs and the planned procedure and

monitors throughout the procedure

Monitors and assess patient for recovery from anesthesia

Prepares patient for discharge to include : assisting with dressing, discharge instructions, medication

reconciliation and follow-up physician appointment with patient and responsible adult

Determines and documents patient and responsible adult understanding of the discharge instructions and indications for seeking emergent care

indications for seeking emergent care

Develops a plan of care, based on patient needs, related to the procedure and type of anesthesia

Attends all required education

Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

If you are interested in working in an environment that provides exceptional patient care, please apply!

Come Join our Team! We offer Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Plus Work / Life balance!

We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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Registered Nurse Med Surg • Orlando, FL, USA