RN Hospital - Orthopedics PRN

Registered Nurse - PRE OP, PRN, Baptist Hospital

The Registered Nurse-Pre Op provides care and education for the patient based on their illness, symptoms, and courses of treatment. This position manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. This position performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and other professionals in the facility. This position is responsible for the assessment, care coordination, and implementation of the post-operative care plan of the patient according to prescribed procedures.

Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients.

Develops, discusses and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family/significant other in order to address all identified needs.

Utilizes post-surgical care knowledge to prepare the patient for the next level of care.

Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.

Evaluates the identified problems, care provided and patient’s responses are reassessed in order to meet patient and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered.

Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the health care team, in order to ensure quality care.

Maintains supplies/inventory for department.

May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Associates Degree Nursing Required or

Technical Diploma/Certificate Nursing Required

2 years Acute care experience Required or

1-3 years Critical care experience Required

Registered Nurse Licensed State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required

BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

National Institutes Of Health Stroke Scale (NIH) within 90 Days Required

Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge and skills.

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Job Category Nursing - RN

Job Schedule Full time

Job Shift Day

FTE PRN (As Needed)