RN ASC POSITION
Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Description: Southeastern Surgery Center is employing RN ASC POSITION right now, this occupation will be dwelled in Florida. Further informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. : Preoperative, Operating Room (circulator), PACU position in urology ambulatory surgery center, Tallahassee, FL. Duties include providing clinical coverage for ASC, local procedures, IV sedation, assisting physicians in ASC surgical cases. Competitive salary. No weekends or holidays.Minimum requirements: Five years of nursing experience in addition to an AA, AS or BSN in nursing; active licensure as a registered nurse in the State of FL; have or willing to obtain CPR and ACLS/BLS certification; background in urology a plus. Previous operating room or ASC experience preferred. Background and Drug Test required. Description:Responsible for caring for patients in the Preoperative, Operating Room (circulating), PACU setting. Ensure Southeastern Surgery Center has a clean and therapeutic environment for all patients at all times. Ensures supplies and equipment needed are available and in good working order. Admits the patient to the unit and prepares him/her for the scheduled procedure. Makes initial assessment and determines the nursing need of the patient, communicates additional discharge needs when applicable. Explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety. Monitors the patients medical condition and reports any significant changes to the admitting physician of record or anesthesiologist. Assures surgical consent, preoperative test results and H&P are in the medical record prior to proposed procedure. Performs other nursing duties as assigned. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures. Maintains confidentiality of patient and Southeastern Surgery Center related business. Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other ASC employees. Documents concisely, precisely and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy. Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and ASC business. Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age specific, drug administration, and essentials of prevention of medical errors). The staffing of the Southeastern Surgery Center is based on the concept of teamwork. Employees are cross-trained in other clinical areas, and may be expected to perform duties other than their normally assigned duties as staffing and patient needs change. Apply via Career Builder or fax to K. Coker @ 850-878-9637 Requirements:Qualifications; 1. Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, college, or vocational school. 2. RN License to practice in the State of Florida. 3. Previous Preoperative, Operating Room (circulating), PACU care experience preferred. Special Skills and Knowledge to include functional knowledge: of vital signs monitors. Assessment skills. A basic understanding of nursing diagnosis and AORN guidelines for Peri-Operative services ACLS preferred, BLS required. Principles of Standard Precautions. IV Therapy Essential Functions. Ability to adequately assess, plan and implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient condition. Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs. Practices nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of Florida and accepts responsibility and accountability for own actions. Possesses appropriate communication skills to practice collaborative nursing. Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally when priorities and/ or the patient's condition changes.
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This occupation will be opened on: Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:59:52 GMT