OR Registered Nurse- PRN- 1x Week (Tuesday)

Center For Bone & Joint Surgery Or Registered Nurse

Center for Bone & Joint Surgery is a multi-location medical practice devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the body's musculoskeletal system. Our locations feature a staff of highly trained orthopedic surgeons, each with a specific area of expertise.

Center for Bone & Joint Surgery offers a team approach to your care and provides a variety of services right on campus designed for your convenience and ensuring an outstanding continuum of care. These include on-site X-ray, on-site MRI, on-site physical therapy, and aquatic therapy.

Center for Bone & Joint Surgery is seeking a OR Registered Nurse. PRN-1x per week (Tuesday).

Essential Functions

• Provides general nursing care to patients in the clinic. Administers medications per standing orders / medications written by physician. Practices within the Registered Nurse scope.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Prepares equipment and assists physician during treatment and examination of patients.
• Observes, records and reports change in patient's medical condition, informs physician immediately, and follows through accordingly. Educates patient/family about procedures and medications.
• Ensures patients displaying a change in medical condition are given immediate attention and priority.
• Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Ensures pre-op phone calls are made to patients and that these patients fully meet protocol for procedure scheduled.
• Responds to /refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medication and treatment instructions.
• Monitors patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in the recovery of patient's post procedures.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise and professionalism when responding to emergency situations. Maintains privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of patient and organizational data.

Education

• ADN/BSN

Experience

• Minimum of two years professional nursing experience in a clinic or hospital environment, preferably pre-op/post-op and or surgery center.

ICU/PACU experience is a must.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following treatment plan
• Knowledge of how to assess a patient with chronic medical conditions / understanding of pathophysiology regarding disease process.
• Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques that can be used to educate patients which encourages them to participate in their care.

Skills

• Insertion of intravenous catheters.
• Skill in analyzing, interpreting a medical record, and gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data.
• Skill in evaluating and revising patient care based on symptoms / objective assessment.

Abilities

• Ability to make responsible decisions within the Registered Nurse scope of practice & clinic protocols.
• Ability to offer education materials about procedures they had done.
• Ensure patient safety at all times.
• Ability to have open communication with the providers
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.

Environmental Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Some travel within the community.
• May be required to work shifts ranging from 10-12 hours.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Some bending and stretching are required.
• Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

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The Center for Bone and Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches