Registered Nurse Full Time and PRN

AMSURG•Orlando, FL

51d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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