Patient Advocate Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Florida R.N. licensure
• Basic Life Support
• Requires walking and standing during most of the time on duty.
• Frequent reaching, handling of equipment and supplies.
• Speaking and hearing essential for relaying of information, receiving doctors orders.
• Visual acuity required to work with records and equipment.
• Frequently lifting 30-50 pounds/ repositioning of patients.
• Are to push stretchers to the OR room with patients in attendance to facilitate efficient time management.
• Works beyond scheduled tour of duty in an emergency.
• Maintains a state of health adequate to perform the duties of the job.
• Possible contact to moving mechanical parts.
• Required to make decisions and concentrate – continuously.
• Exposure to temperature extremes – moderate.
• Work environment lighting and noise - varies.
• Exposed to stressful and traumatic situations.
• Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals – varies.

Nice To Haves

• One year med/surgical experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Gives direct and indirect specialized nursing care to patients while preparing for intra-operative experience.
• Coordinates the care of the patient.
• Is the patient advocate throughout the pre-operative experience.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.