RN - PreOp/PACU, Middlebrook Ambulatory Surgery Center, FT, Days

***Minimum of 3 years of pre-op / PACU nursing experience in an ambulatory surgery center setting, preferred*** TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physically able to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and maintain varied body motions and positions for long periods of time Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity Requires the use of office equipment, phones, fax, email Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or instruments Requires ability to hear, see and speak Able to move up to 100 pounds Requires the ability to distinguish letters and symbols in the English language Requires working under variable conditions and/or working irregular hours Requires exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in the pre- and post-operative bay(s) of the center with some involvement with business office and other clinical areas Continuous multi-tasking skills required Significant contact with staff/co-workers, patients and their families, other employers, physicians and their office staff, and other members of the health care community Minimal travel may be required.
Attend conferences and meetings Routinely deal with proprietary and confidential information PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans, implements, and evaluates pre and post-operative nursing care for patients based on individual, specific patient needs, and according to physician’s orders Follows policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for perioperative nursing care according to accepted standards Organizes and prepares medical records of patients.
Documents care appropriately and fully.
Follows up on missing data and other patient care needs Knows and adheres to policies of the Center and demonstrates fiscal responsibility\ Protects patients’ rights, dignity, and privacy Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge of intravenous therapy, medication administration and effects, patient assessment, airway maintenance, patient teaching, emotional/social support of patients and families, and other needed clinical competencies Remains calm and functions as a team member during times of stress and crisis situations Seeks involvement in activities that promote professional growth and behavior Actively participates in appropriate committee and quality-improvement activities Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens Uses good body mechanics Informs Clinical Director of applicable day-to-day situations Follows employee health and other personnel and staffing policies Being compliant with federal, state, and accreditation standards, as applicable Demonstrates knowledge of specific responsibilities in all emergency situations Performs other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required Current registered nurse licensure in State of employment BLS / ACLS / PALS Certified, as applicable Minimum of 3 years of pre-op / PACU nursing experience in an ambulatory surgery center setting, preferred Adult & Pediatric experience, preferred Ability to apply common sense to circumstances Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards Maintains regular attendance INDTN Education Required Associates or better Licenses & Certifications Required C-AHA BLS Basic Cardiac L-TN-RN License