REGISTERED NURSE
Company: Ambulatory Surgery Center
Location: Orlando
Posted on: October 27, 2024
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Job Description:
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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