Preop/PACU Registered Nurse - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking to fill the PRN role of a PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse. If you have a heart for working in women's health and have the skills and experience below, we welcome your application! 

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Expected hours: available to work a minimum of two shifts per pay period, in addition to participation in the weekend shift rotation with at least one Saturday or Sunday shift per month is required. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the Facility. 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 Facility’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates necessary practical, technical, or specialized skills required for the role of the peri-operative nurse in accordance with AORN and other regulatory standards of practice.
• Facilitates effective and efficient transition from Preop to OR and PACU to release
• Utilizes appropriate body mechanics in moving patients, stretchers, and OR tables to prevent injury to patient and self.
• Ability to monitor patient as anesthesia wears off and evaluate patient
• Properly communicates any post-op care instructions to patient
• Demonstrates knowledge of management of patient, including: being available to anesthesia during intubation and extubation, assisting as needed in sudden changes in patient condition and being readily available to assist as directed.
• Ensures that H/P, orders for the procedure, and consent form are consistent prior to placing in medical chart.
• Prepares and administers medications in accordance with current practice (i.e. review physician orders, pre-op antibiotics, preparing/labeling medications on/off field, utilizing the 7 medication rights, identifying high alert medications, conducting independent double checks when indicated, and narcotic waste, etc.). Assures only licensed personnel administer medications.
• Relays appropriate hand off communication to RN Circulator to ensure continuity of care.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills in the nursing process
• Demonstrates the ability to utilized recognized channels of communication.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, coworkers, and other health team members.
• IV Skills preferred
• Others duties as assigned by manager

Education and/or Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ASN or BSN).
• Two (2) years’ experience as an PreOp and/or PACU Nurse preferred. 
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
• Current BLS certification required. 
• Current ACLS certification required. 
• IV skills preferred.