Pre-Op/PACU Nurse

SOUTHPOINT SURGERY CENTER LLC; Florida; Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Southpoint Surgery Center LLC is seeking a Pre-Op/PACU nurse to support post-anesthesia care for ambulatory surgery and endoscopy patients. The role emphasizes professional patient care, confidentiality, and collaboration with physicians and staff.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting care, and reporting equipment issues. Florida RN licensure and a high school diploma are required; the position runs Monday–Friday 6am–4pm.

Qualifikationen

• Florida licensed Registered Nurse.
• High School Diploma required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a possibly stressful environment.
• Attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Assist in planning and implementing post-anesthesia care for ambulatory surgery and endoscopy patients.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of patient information.
• Promote center philosophy and professional behavior.
• Complete incident reports when needed and report equipment or building issues.
• Administer and document medications as ordered by physicians.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Multitasking

Professionalism

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Florida RN license

High School Diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Company details:

Southpoint Surgery Center is a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center, combining an outstanding workplace for staff with a safe and comfortable environment for patients. The facility is designed to be flexible to meet the changing needs of healthcare. Southpoint Surgery Center provides a timely, accessible, cost-effective alternative to surgical care. By incorporating the center’s unsurpassed integrity with cutting-edge technology, both physicians and patients will enjoy high-quality care in a unique setting.

General Summary:

The duties of the Pre-Op / PACU nurse are those of a professional caregiver who assists the Registered Nurse in planning and implementing post-anesthesia care of the ambulatory surgery and endoscopy patient, utilizing the nursing process.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Respects and protects the patients’ rights to confidentiality and privacy, disclosing information only for professional purposes which are in the patients’ best interests with full consideration of their legal rights.
• Assists patients and co-workers whenever requested.
• Promotes and supports The Center and SARC organizational philosophy, goals, and objectives with honesty, loyalty, and dependability in all interactions with patients, their families, and fellow staff members.
• Reports and completes appropriate forms for incidents involving patients, visitors, and/or employees.
• Reports any needed repairs or maintenance of equipment or building to the Supervisor. In the absence of a Supervisor, notifies the appropriate repair services and follows up to be certain the problem is resolved.
• Utilizes specialized nursing knowledge, nursing process, and discriminative judgment while giving direct or indirect care.
• Recognizes legal and policy limits of individual practice.
• Possesses knowledge of and the ability to perform duties in accordance with established standards for Pre-Op practices as outlined in the Center's Pre-Op policies.
• Adheres to strict Universal Precautions and Blood Borne Pathogens protocol.
• Provides a safe, efficient, and supportive patient atmosphere.
• Assess the physical and emotional needs of patients and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
• Monitors the activities of non-professional nursing personnel.
• Maintains accurate records of controlled substances.
• Administers and documents drugs ordered by the physician and manages drug-related problems that occur.
• Uses good judgment, is knowledgeable and responsive, and exhibits control in determining appropriate nursing action in emergencies.
• Recognizes deviation from normal post-procedural recovery and collaborates with the Registered Nurse to determine appropriate treatment.
• Completes biannual BLS and ACLS recertification and participates in emergency drills.
• Identifies the need to evaluate and revise nursing policies and procedures as they affect patient care.
• Makes clinical decisions regarding patients’ need for nursing care, collaborates with the Registered Nurse(s), and communicates the same to appropriate personnel.

General Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, the Center’s staff, physicians, and their staff.
• Works well with patients, physicians, and staff
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a possibly stressful environment.
• Ability to handle patient issues in a tactful, professional way

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma required. Florida licensed Registered Nurse.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for an extended period of time.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Ability to see within normal parameters.
• Ability to hear within normal range.
• Ability to use hands, arms, and legs within the specifications of the job

Monday- Friday 6am-4pm (or until the last case is discharged)