Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre Op Testing

Tenet Healthcare; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in West Palm Beach, FL, is seeking a Professional registered nurse to provide direct and indirect specialized nursing care to pre-op patients and coordinate care throughout the pre-operative experience.

The role requires Florida RN licensure and Basic Life Support certification; one year med/surgical experience is preferred. The nurse will perform miscellaneous duties as assigned in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Qualifications

• Florida RN licensure required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• One year med/surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect specialized nursing care to pre-op patients.
• Coordinate patient care and advocate during the pre-operative experience.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education

Florida R.N. licensure

Basic Life Support

Job description

Job Shift: Days

Job Type: Full Time

Professional registered nurse gives direct and indirect specialized nursing care to patients while preparing for intra-operative experience. The nurse in the pre-op role coordinates the care of the patient and is the patient advocate throughout the pre-operative experience. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Minimum Education / Licensure / Certifications

• Florida R.N. licensure
• Basic Life Support

Minimum Experience

• One year med/surgical experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking and standing during most of the time on duty.
• Frequent reaching, handling of equipment and supplies.
• Speaking and hearing essential for relaying of information, receiving doctors orders.
• Visual acuity required to work with records and equipment.
• Frequently lifting 30-50 pounds/ repositioning of patients.
• Are to push stretchers to the OR room with patients in attendance to facilitate efficient time management.
• Works beyond scheduled tour of duty in an emergency.
• Maintains a state of health adequate to perform the duties of the job.
• Possible contact to moving mechanical parts.
• Required to make decisions and concentrate - continuously.
• Exposure to temperature extremes - moderate.
• Work environment lighting and noise - varies.
• Exposed to stressful and traumatic situations.
• Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals - varies.