Surgical Assistant, Surgery Separate -OR, Full Time, Flex Shift, Job ID 1633770

Palmetto General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto General Hospital in Florida is seeking a skilled nurse to deliver advanced professional nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with life-threatening illnesses. This position involves collaborating with medical staff and multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care, incorporating critical thinking in decision-making.

The ideal candidate will possess critical care experience, strong assessment skills, and a valid Florida nursing license. The role requires physical stamina and excellent customer service skills in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Critical Care experience required.
• Previous CVICU experience preferred.
• Visual and hearing senses adequate for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing techniques for patient comfort and well-being.
• Assist physician during treatments and examinations.
• Make comprehensive nursing decisions based on patient evaluations.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Excellent physical assessment skills

Good knowledge of EKG interpretation

Ability to work harmoniously with others

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Graduate from an approved nursing educational program

Job description

Position Summary

Delivers Advanced Professional and technical nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with real or potential life‑threatening illness, in support of and in collaboration with care directed by the medical staff. Nursing care delivered complies with the objectives and policies of the hospital. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age /developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards.

Responsibilities

Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well‑being of the patient. Participates in performance improvement to maintain provision of quality care. Prepares equipment and assists physician during treatments and examinations of patients. Assists in planning, supervising, and instructing secretaries and Nursing Assistants thereby providing care to a number of patients. Incorporates critical thinking skills into patient care. Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcome; modifies the plan of care based upon the evaluations. Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude. Provides excellent customer service. This Position requires considerable walking, standing, moderate lifting, exposure to patient elements and handling of emergencies and critical patient incidents. May be needed to work beyond the regular tour of duty or in another patient care unit as assigned by department head or nursing supervisor.

Position Qualification

• Must meet clinical competency standards specific to CVICU.
• Excellent physical assessment skills.
• Previous Critical Care experience.
• Good knowledge of EKG interpretation and interventions.
• Previous CVICU experience or successful completion and certificate of CVICU Course preferred.
• Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to assess/detect changes in human physiological condition.
• Ability to respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition.
• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Graduate from an approved nursing educational program as defined by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Holds a current Florida Registered Nurse Licensure.
• Holds a current ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association.
• Holds a current BLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association.

Palmetto General Hospital is proud to be a minority organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Must clear background and drug test required.