OR PRN

Surgery Partners, Inc•Merritt Island, FL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an RN - Recovery / OR Per Diem Nurse to join our team at Space Coast Surgery Center. Enjoy work / life balance working a per diem schedule! 401k, EAP, consumer discounts and competitive pay. Come live and work by the beach!

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Registered Nurse License
Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications
Ability to multitask
Strong IV Skills
Dedication to teamwork
Familiarity with Pain Management
An order always precedes the administration of medication
Intended actions and side effects are known
Medications are documented
Able to make logical quick decisions based on sound judgment
Personal Protective Equipment: Provided (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover).

Responsibilities

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting.
Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and centers policies.
Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.
Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for preoperative and post-operative patients
Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the pre operative and post-operative patient
Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicians
Cares and discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies
Accurately assess need for pain and /or nausea medication
Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information
Provides psychological support to patients and/or families
Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care for the patients
Admits patients to pre-op area
Performs routine charging of medications and supplies
Accurately checks charge sheets for supplies used on patients
Functions independently in emergency situations
Maintains competence through continuing education
Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure
Assists in orientation of new employees with factual information regarding current departmental policies
Acts as a resource for new employees
Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment