RN - Operating Room Per Diem 2 shifts per week

Jupiter Medical Center•Ilchester, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Within nursing services, the Registered Nurse assumes the accountability and responsibility as a professional nurse for providing “Patient-Centered Care” for an assigned group of patients. The RN plans, directs, and evaluates nursing care while providing a holistic view, which may include dimensions of physical, developmental, emotional, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and functional status. Assessment involves the orderly collection of information to develop a comprehensive Standard of Care to meet identified patient care outcomes and evaluate the effectiveness of a nursing plan of care. Established nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures will be followed in administering nursing care. Initial assessments provide a baseline for future comparisons that can be made to individualize care. Ongoing assessment and reassessment are required to meet the patient’s changing needs. RN ensures accurate documentation and adequate supplies and is knowledgeable in equipment operation. The RN has a responsibility to act as an educator to their peers, patients, and their families. All aspects of the RN's performance support service excellence and a healing environment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
Current RN licensure in the state of Florida
BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers
ACLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers
2 years of OR experience
Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation.
TB/PPD Surveillance Program
Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
PALS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers
CNOR Preferred

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and evaluates nursing care.
Provides a holistic view of patient care, including physical, developmental, emotional, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and functional status.
Conducts orderly collection of information for comprehensive Standard of Care and evaluates nursing plan of care effectiveness.
Administers nursing care following established objectives, standards, policies, and procedures.
Performs initial assessments to establish a baseline for individualized care.
Conducts ongoing assessment and reassessment to meet changing patient needs.
Ensures accurate documentation, adequate supplies, and knowledge of equipment operation.
Acts as an educator to peers, patients, and their families.
Supports service excellence and a healing environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.