Registered Nurse - Scrub Nurse

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The Community - Miami, FL
Miami is a major center and a leader in finance, commerce, culture, media, entertainment, the arts, and international trade. In 2012, Miami was classified as an Alpha-World City in the World Cities Study Group's inventory. In 2010, Miami ranked seventh in the United States in terms of finance, commerce, culture, entertainment, fashion, education, and other sectors. It ranked thirty-third among global cities. In 2008, Forbes magazine ranked Miami "America's Cleanest City ", for its year-round good air quality, vast green spaces, clean drinking water, clean streets and city-wide recycling programs. According to a 2009 Banking study of 73 world cities, Miami was ranked as the richest city in the United States, and the world's fifth-richest city in terms of purchasing power. Miami is nicknamed the "Capital of Latin America ", is the second-largest U.S. city with a Spanish-speaking majority, and the largest city with a Cuban-American plurality. Downtown Miami is home to the largest concentration of international banks in the United States, and many large national and international companies. The Civic Center is a major center for hospitals, research institutes, medical centers, and biotechnology industries. For more than two decades, the Port of Miami, known as the "Cruise Capital of the World, " has been the number one cruise passenger port in the world. It accommodates some of the world's largest cruise ships and operations, and is the busiest port in both passenger traffic and cruise lines.

Airport Information: Miami International Airport
Miami International Airport (MIA), situated approximately 8 miles northwest of downtown Miami, serves as a bustling gateway to the vibrant city and beyond. Handling an impressive array of domestic flights, MIA boasts connectivity to 82 destinations across the United States, offering travelers convenient access to key cities and regions nationwide. With its strategic location and extensive flight network, Miami International Airport stands as a pivotal hub facilitating seamless travel experiences for millions of passengers annually.

For more information about the airport, check out their website here!

The Facility - Miami VAMC
The Miami VA Healthcare System's parent facility, the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center, is located on 26 acres in the Miami Civic Center Medical Complex. The Miami VA Healthcare System is an accredited comprehensive medical provider, providing general medical, surgical, inpatient, and outpatient mental health services. The Miami VA Healthcare System includes an AIDS/HIV center, a prosthetic treatment center, a spinal cord injury rehabilitative center, and a Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC). The Miami VA Healthcare System is recognized as a Center of Excellence in Spinal Cord Injury Research, Substance Abuse Treatment, and is a recognized Chest Pain Center.

The Miami VA Healthcare System operates 372 hospital beds, including a four-story community living center attached to the main facility. The Miami VA is also responsible for two major satellite Outpatient Clinics in Broward County and Key West and five Community-Based Outpatient Clinics in Homestead, Key Largo, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, and Deerfield Beach.

Location: 1201 N.W. 16th St. Miami, FL 33125


OR Responsibilities (duties may include, but are not limited to)

• Maintain patient/resident confidentiality and a safe patient/resident care environment, including familiarity with requirements such as medication administration, patient/resident/family education, discharge process, restraint usage, hazardous waste disposal, etc., as defined by The Joint Commission and all other VA regulatory bodies (i.e. Long Term Care Institute and Office of Inspector General).
• Provide patient/resident-centered care by performing the following tasks:
  • assess the health care needs of the patient/resident and maintain or develop a plan of care to meet OR goals
  • assess and act on significant changes in the patient's/resident's health condition
  • carry out the plan of care by performing/assigning delegated tasks
  • collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient/resident medical record
  • complete nursing assessments within required time frames, and in accordance with policy and procedure.
  • identify and act on predictable needs of the patient/resident
  • meet the health care needs of patient/resident by assessing and assisting the patient/resident to meet expressed needs
  • meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients/residents and/or families
  • prioritize and complete tasks within the RN's assigned shift
  • update patient/resident care plans
  • notify assigned physician of any changes in condition
  • report incidents of verbal or physical abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager of the unit they are assigned; or designated off-shift nursing leadership (3) Perform the following tasks:
• Assists in positioning, responding to comfort/safety of patient
• Provides for accurate care and handling of specimens
• Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis
• Observes, checks and monitors all equipment used during surgery to confirm they are running smoothly
• Handles patient documentation
• Inventories all items both pre- and post-surgery
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
• Conducts pre- and post-operative education
• Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team
• Takes and monitors patients' vital signs
• Ensures that operating on correct patient and the correct procedure is being performed
• Provides basic, bedside care
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
• Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
• Preps operating room for patient/procedure
• Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
• Monitors patients' physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum.
• Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their post-treatment home care needs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

Perioperative RN QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma, Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred) from an accredited program, college, or university.
• Hold a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in any State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Has been practicing actively as an RN for at least the last two years.
• Capable of providing complex and comprehensive nursing care for adult medical and surgical patients.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certifications.
• Has been actively practicing as a registered nurse in an OR or PACU for one (1) year; or has been actively practicing in an acute and long-term setting for one year.

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