Registered Nurse - Operating Room, Full-time, Evenings, Baptist Hospital
About The Position
The Registered Nurse manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through the nursing process and principles of primary nursing, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. The role provides patient care and education based on illness, symptoms, and treatment, and delivers quality care in designated surgical services areas in accordance with state, regulatory, and facility standards. The nurse performs technical skills and assists surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and other facility professionals; maintains professional nursing and surgical-services knowledge and skills; promotes teamwork; and manages supplies and equipment effectively. The position is full-time and based at Baptist Hospital, with evening hours. The nurse may be required to act as charge nurse for on-call situations, holiday coverage, or as needed; must be able to return to the facility within 30 minutes of a callback; and may need to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather or disasters.
Requirements
- Technical diploma/certificate in nursing or an associate degree in nursing.
- Florida Registered Nurse license, or eligibility for a compact-state license, upon hire.
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification upon hire.
- Demonstrated proficiency in acute-care nursing knowledge and skills.
- Ability to return to the hospital/facility within 30 minutes of a callback.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess and diagnose patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.
- Develop, discuss, and communicate a realistic patient plan of care in collaboration with the patient and family or significant other.
- Implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures using appropriate skills and judgment.
- Reassess identified problems, care provided, and patient responses to address patient and family needs and ensure quality care.
- Maintain accurate, current documentation of nursing care to integrate information for the healthcare team.
- Maintain current knowledge, certifications, and licensure.
- Perform departmental responsibilities defined in the scope of service, addressing the unique nature of each client.
- Maintain department supplies and inventory.
- May act as charge nurse for on-call situations, holiday coverage, or as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support department and organizational operations.
- May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather or disasters.
- Provide assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and other professionals in the facility.
- Promote teamwork with surgical team members and other departments; manage supplies and equipment effectively.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
