RN Float Pre-Op, PACU, and OR- Full-Time

RN Float Pre-Op, PACU, and OR- Full-Time

Float RN who provides nursing support across Pre Op, OR, and PACU as needed to maintain patient flow, safety, and efficient daily operations.

Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for the pre-operative patient

Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions, abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the patients

Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physician.

Cares and discharges pre-operative patients according to facility policies.

Reviews the pre-operative patient's chart for accuracy and completeness

Prepares the operating room for surgical procedures, ensuring all equipment and supplies are available and functioning properly

Assists the surgical team by circulating cases and maintaining a sterile and safe environment

Performs surgical time out and verifies patient, procedure, and site according to policy

Documents intraoperative care accurately in the medical record

Monitors patient safety throughout the procedure and responds to changes in patient condition

Ensures proper handling, labeling, and disposition of specimens

Assists with room turnover to maintain efficient case flow

Adheres to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards including AORN and facility policies

Ascertains surgical consent is completed accurately, comparing it to the physician's order and O.R. schedule

Ascertains all pre-operative (lab work, chest x-ray, EKG, H&P) work up, if applicable is in the chart and reports abnormal findings to the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon prior to the scheduled day of surgery

Reports pertinent pre-operative information to the O.R. nurse

Obtains and labels personal belongings bag and assists patient in proper O.R. dress attire

Registration form and pre-operative worksheet

Administers pre-operative sedation

An order always precedes the administration of medication

Allergies questioned prior to administration of medication

Intended action and side effects to medications are known

Medication is documented on Pre-Operative worksheet including does time, and method of administration

Functions independently in emergency situations

Displays proficiency in nursing skills with emergency situations

Able to make logical and quick decisions based on sound judgment

Maintain patient and employee privacy and confidential information provided psychological support to patients and/or families

Maintains rapport with physicians and medical departments which provide services to complete to pre-operative work up i.e. (reference lab, outside radiology services)

Maintains competence through continuing education

Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure

Attends all facility in-services

Assists in orientation of new employees as directed

Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment

Reports and labels any malfunctioning or broken equipment

Works within the established facility and departmental safety guidelines

Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge of healthcare products, stock rotation procedures, storage systems, inventory supplements, preference card management and credit

Knowledge of medical terminology as related to healthcare products

Knowledge of inventory control procedures

Hands-on, a self-starter with the ability to multi-task, be detailed oriented and possess superior organization and communication skills

Must be able to handle a large volume of detailed work accurately

Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Must have superior leadership, communication and organizational skills

Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and handle all supplies

Must have a strong ability to interact with co-workers, vendors, and management on a regular basis and in a pleasant and efficient manner

Ability to perform simple mathematical functions

Ability to perform data entry procedures and both equipment and supply tracking

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current Registered Nurse License

Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications

Requires sitting, standing, bending, assisting patients as associated with a surgery center environment.

Normal busy environment.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with an employer contribution

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with a company match

And more!

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Loyal

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Job Security

Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Education

Preferred

Associates or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Sup

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