Registered Nurse, PACU, Full Time, Flex Shift, Job ID # 1889985

Palmetto General Hospital • Hialeah, FL

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About The Position

Delivers professional and technical nursing care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients undergoing surgical procedures, in collaboration with care directed by the medical staff. Nursing care must comply with hospital objectives and policies. Uses the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to deliver surgical nursing care. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards. Performs nursing techniques to promote patient comfort and well-being, prepares equipment, and assists physicians during surgical procedures. Takes emergency call as assigned by the department head. Works assigned shifts and may be asked to work beyond the regular tour of duty as assigned by the department head or nursing supervisor.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved nursing educational program as defined by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
• Current Florida RN License.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
• Excellent physical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Positive affect, demonstrated leadership, and time management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Adequate visual and hearing senses to assess and detect changes in human physiological conditions.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
• Must clear the required background and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• One year of perioperative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and technical nursing care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Use assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in delivering surgical nursing care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards.
• Perform nursing techniques to promote patient comfort and well-being.
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during surgical procedures.
• Take emergency call as assigned by the department head.
• Work assigned shifts and, when assigned by the department head or nursing supervisor, beyond the regular tour of duty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed