PREOP/PACU RN

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Registered Nurse is a professional who provides patient care based upon the nursing process; being effectively involved with maintaining the standard of care for assigned patients through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Registered Nurse shall oversee and guide employees that are under his/her supervision. The Registered Nurse actively supports and promotes the Center’s Philosophy and mission statement. The Registered Nurse is under the direction of the Director of Nursing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Basic computer knowledge

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:

Has a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.

OR experience in an Ambulatory Surgery Center preferred

CNOR preferred

Current BCLS certification

Current ACLS certification or basic EKG or Arrhythmia identification certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the Center. Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the Center’s policies and procedures.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common injuries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of basic mathematics. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, medical notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills in the nursing process.

Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.

Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, coworkers, and other health team members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

66-100%

0-33%

66-100%

0-50 lbs as needed

0-25 lbs as needed

0-400 lbs on wheels with assistance as needed

1-5 flights of stairs as necessary

As necessary while providing patient care

Proper bending as necessary to pick things off the floor

As necessary while providing care

Shoulders as necessary

None

If necessary while providing patient care

Overhead while providing patient care

Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to provide patient care.

Environmental Conditions:

95-100%

0-5%

30F-115F

Occasional

Occasional

None

Occasional

Occasional

Occasional

Biomedical equipment, needles, sharps, copy machine, phones, latex, disinfectants, etc.

Occasional contact with communicable disease, electrical equipment, etc.

Provided (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover)