Ambulatory SurgeryOR RN Full Time - Fort Lauderdale, United States - Holy Cross Family Practice

Description

Job Description

Ambulatory Surgery/


OR RN:
Full Time (4-10 hour shifts)

Performs initial and ongoing assessment on all assigned patients, including a review of systems, as evidenced by appropriate documentation.

Completes Admission Assessment in time frame established, according to Policy and Procedure.

Establishes plan of care in timely manner, according to Policy and Procedure based on findings of initial assessment.

Documents appropriate chart records reflecting modification of the Plan of Care according to patient response or changing needs.

Documentation reflects patient's progress toward desired outcomes/goals.

Plan of care includes anticipation of potential problems based on knowledge of disease process.

Insures appropriate patient preparation as well as timely completion of chart prior to

surgery, special procedure, transfer, or discharge.

Administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and in accordance with

Policy and Procedure. Seeks input from Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse or Clinical Nurse

III/IV when unfamiliar with treatment, medication, or procedure.

Establishes nursing care priorities and delegates accordingly. Sees that assignments are

carried out as indicated in a timely manner.

Reports pertinent observations and nursing actions to Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.

Notifies physician, in a timely manner, of any pertinent physical or emotional findings and documents appropriately.

Evaluates and documents the patient's response to nursing and medical intervention in accordance with Policy and Procedure.

Maintains constant awareness of potential safety hazards to patients, assuring necessary safety precautions are implemented.

Reassesses patient according to unit-specific policy and procedures; makes changes as necessary; and documents appropriate information in patient's chart.

Anticipates and responds to changes in patient's condition, based on knowledge of disease process.

Performs other job-related duties within job scope as requested by Supervisor.


Qualifications:
Qualifications

• Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.

• Licensure/Certification:

Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Florida

BLS/ACLS required

Orthopedic Experience Preferred

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Qualifications


Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.

Licensure/Certification:

• Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Florida
• BLS/ACLS required

**Orthopedic Experience Preferred
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Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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