RN PACU

Lake Mary Surgery Center; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with a company

match

Job summary

Lake Mary Surgery Center in Lake Mary, FL is seeking an RN - Recovery to provide comprehensive nursing care in a same-day surgery setting. The role requires taking total responsibility for patient care per physician orders and center policies while monitoring supplies and coding charges.

Ideal candidates are graduates of accredited nursing programs with an active RN license and BLS/ACLS certification. The position emphasizes patient privacy, post-operative assessment, medication administration,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in good standing.
• BLS and ACLS certifications current.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to same-day surgery patients under physician orders.
• Monitor and document patient conditions and any changes post-operatively.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Discharge patients according to facility policy and ensure privacy.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and charging accuracy for procedures.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current Registered Nurse License

Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications

Job description

Lake Mary Surgery Center

Lake Mary, FL 32746

Job Title: RN - Recovery

Essential Functions:

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and centers policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Supervision Received: Supervisor of Clinical Services

Education/ Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post-operative patients
• Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the post-operative patients
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicians
• Cares and discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies
• Able to accurately assess need for pain and /or nausea medication
• An order always precedes the administration of medication
• Intended actions and side effects are known
• Medications are documented
• Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information
• Provides psychological support to patients and/or families
• Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care for the patients, (i.e.: home x-ray, outside radiology)
• Admits patients to sit-up area
• Performs routine charging of medications and supplies
• Accurately checks charge sheets for supplies used on patients
• Functions independently in emergency situations
• Able to make logical quick decisions based on sound judgmentMaintains competence through continuing education
• Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure
• Assists in orientation of new employees with factual information regarding current departmental policies
• Acts as a resource for new employees
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

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