RN PRE OP/PACU / OR

Space-Coast-Surgery-Center; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Space Coast Surgery Center is seeking an RN for Recovery/OR nursing to join our team. The role offers work-life balance with half days on most Fridays, competitive pay, and excellent benefits as part of a beachside community.

The position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, a current RN license, and BLS/ACLS certifications. You will provide comprehensive post-operative care, manage medications, and support patients and families through recovery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to post-operative patients in a same-day surgery setting.
• Monitor and manage supplies and charging per center policies.
• Administer medications and treatments ordered by physicians.
• Discharge post-operative patients per facility policies.
• Respond rapidly in emergency situations and maintain patient privacy.

Skills

Post-op care

Nursing assessments

Medications administration

Privacy & confidentiality

Emergency response

Continuing education

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

BLS/ACLS certifications

Job description

We are looking for an RN - Recovery / OR Nurse to join our team at Space Coast Surgery Center. Enjoy work / life balance with half days on most Fridays! Excellent benefits and competitive pay. Come live and work by the beach!

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 judgment
• Maintains 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

Physical Demands

• Standing: 66-100%
• Walking: 66-100%
• Lifting: 0-50lbs. as needed
• Carrying: 0-25lbs. as needed
• Pushing: 0-400lbs. on wheels with assistance as needed
• Climbing: 1-5 flights of stairs as necessary
• Pulling: As necessary while providing patient care
• Bending: Proper bending necessary to pick things off the floor
• Squatting: As necessary while providing care
• Rotating: Shoulders as necessary
• Kneeling: If necessary while providing patient care
• Reaching: overhead while providing patient care
• General comments: Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to provide patient care.

Environmental Conditions

• Inside 95-100%
• Temperature 30F-115F
• Fumes: Occasional
• Dust: Occasional
• Gases: None
• Mist: Occasional
• Radiation: Occasional
• Noise or Vibrations: Biomedical equipment, needles, sharps, copy machine, phones, latex, disinfectants, etc.
• Hazards: Occasional contact with communicable disease, electrical equipment, etc.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Provided (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover).

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

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.

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Advanced Cardiac Life Sup
• Basic Life Support

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.