Registered Nurse/PAT Nurse (Pre-Admission Testing Nurse)
About The Position
Centurion Surgery Center is seeking a Pre-Admission Testing/Pre-Op Nurse to join its growing center. The nurse provides ongoing patient assessment and nursing care in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, procedures, and processes, and within the scope of practice. The role participates in teaching patients and families and works cooperatively with other members of the health care team. The nurse collaborates with physicians and team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, and maintains professional nursing practice standards in the clinical setting. As designated by the Governing Board, the nurse may act as interim Clinical Director when the Clinical Director is absent. The position does not require nights or weekends.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current, active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of Florida.
- BLS certification.
- ACLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Current Pre-Op/PACU experience within the past two years.
Responsibilities
- Observe facility policies, procedures, and processes.
- Prepare patients for planned procedures.
- Obtain patients’ medical histories, including medications, allergies, and reactions.
- Carry out physicians’ orders.
- Observe patients’ medical conditions, including vital signs, affect, pain, and symptoms requiring further evaluation or treatment, and escalate concerns to the physician.
- Communicate effectively with patients and the care team.
- Relay information about a patient’s condition to appropriate personnel.
- Educate patients, including providing instructions in preparation for discharge.
- Administer medications per physician order.
- Document care appropriately.
- Supervise non-licensed personnel as assigned.
- Maintain appropriate supplies and medication.
- Assist with the preparation and performance of procedures.
- Assist with medical records maintenance.
- Use safe practices and controls to protect patients and self from infection and exposure.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality and uphold patients’ rights.
- Maintain positive and effective interpersonal relationships.
- Report and document unusual occurrences and incidents in a timely manner.
- Use proper body mechanics while lifting.
- Serve as a clinical resource and demonstrate professional accountability.
- Act as interim Clinical Director in the Clinical Director’s absence when designated by the Governing Board.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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