Experienced Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room, Full Time, Flex Shift, Job ID # 1787935

Palmetto General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto General Hospital in Florida is seeking a skilled perioperative RN to provide professional surgical nursing care for pediatric (>2 years), adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

You will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, prepare equipment, assist physicians during procedures, take emergency call as assigned, and work shifts as needed to maintain patient safety and comfort. Excellent communication and critical thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved nursing educational program as defined by the NCSBN.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card
• Perioperative experience preferred
• Excellent physical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Positive affect, demonstrated leadership and time management skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills in the English language
• Visual and hearing senses adequate to assess changes in physiology
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast paced and stressful environment
• Current Florida RN License

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care across pediatric (>2 years), adolescent, adult and geriatric patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide age-appropriate care.
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during procedures.
• Take emergency call as assigned by department head.
• Work assigned shifts and may work beyond regular hours as required.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

English communication

Leadership

Time management

Stress management

Education

Nursing education program

Job description

Position Summary:

Delivers professional and technical nursing care to pediatric(>2 years), adolescent, adult and geriatric patients undergoing surgical procedures in collaboration with care directed by the medical staff. Nursing care delivered complies with the objectives and policies of the hospital. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation when delivering surgical nursing care. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards. Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the patient. Prepares equipment and assists physician during surgical procedures. Takes emergency call as assigned by the department head. Works assigned shifts but may be asked to work beyond the regular tour of duty as assigned by the department head or nursing supervisor.

Position Qualification:

Graduate from an approved nursing educational program as defined by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card

One year Perioperative experience preferred

Excellent physical assessment and critical thinking skills

Positive affect, demonstrated leadership and time management skills

Effective oral and written communication skills in the English language

Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to assess/detect changes in human physiological conditions

Ability to perform effectively in a fast paced and stressful environment

Required Licences/Certifications:

Current Florida RN License

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card