Procedures Nurse (RN) - PRN

Position: Procedures Nurse (RN) Location: Orlando, FL Schedule: PRN / Per Diem Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors – celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust. At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being. Benefits Start Strong: Extensive and thorough Registered Nurse (RN) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities. Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care. Responsibilities Using independent judgment, the Procedures Nurse maintains the delivery of quality care by assuring the nursing care plan is followed. The Procedures Nurse will supervise Nursing Assistants, students, and orientees within the Procedure/OR Department. Manages and maintains procedures within Select Specialty Hospital which include both bedside procedures and procedures in the OR/procedure/exam room including but not limited to: Endoscopies, PEG insertions, J tube placement, Bronchoscopies, Chest tube insertions, Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Cystoscopies, Tracheostomy, Simple debridement (includes PICC, CVL, temporary HD catheter and hemodynamic monitoring devices) arterial line insertion, Moderate Sedation monitoring, prevention of, monitoring for and management of malignany hyperthermia. Adheres to all operative, invasive procedure policies, standards, and relevant bundles. Follows all documentation procedures and reviews physician documentation to ensure compliance. Performs all non-procedural duties when assigned such as Central line care, PICC insertions, assisting with wound care, Admissions, Patient teaching, IV care and insertions, Patient transport. Maintains and implements cost containment measures. Initiates communication with the Chief Nursing Officer in areas that require feedback. Participates as a member of the QAPI and Infection Control Committees. Provides and ensures new staff with orientation, training and development. Provides timely in-services on an as needed basis. Provides medication control in close collaboration with the Pharmacy department. Maintains applicable departmental logs and records including but not limited to: Pre-operative, Intra-operative and Post-operative records, daily log, surgical/procedural log book, temperature log, humidity log, sterilization log and specimen log. Maintains equipment and sterilization procedures. Manages all aspects of the procedure room and any activities that go on inside it. Manages all activities related to decontamination, processing, sterilization and storage of supplies and instruments. Handles all scheduling and supervision of invasive procedures. Monitors medication and controlled substances. Monitors/Manages all procedure room emergency equipment. Manages inventory of supplies needed for procedures. Performs infection control management. Provides pre, intra and post operative patient assessment and monitoring, reports and manages changes in condition and complies with other policies and standards of care to prevent and manage adverse events. Minimum Qualifications Requires a valid State Registered Nurse License. BLS required. ACLS required or completed prior to end of orientation period (90 days). Competent with rhythm strip analysis and interpretation. Preferred Qualifications PICC qualified highly recommended. Operative or procedure room experience highly recommended. Knowledge of monitors, sedation procedures, and wound care highly recommended. #J-18808-Ljbffr Select Specialty Hospital