RN - Outpatient Surgery - Orlando - PACU - Full-time / Part-time

RN - Outpatient Surgery - Orlando

Florida Hospital Orlando seeks to hire an Outpatient Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ.

Florida Hospital Orlando Facility Profile

Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,107-bed Florida Hospital Orlando, serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America. Florida Hospital Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country. We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year.

Department Profile

Welcome to Florida Hospital Sherman Outpatient Surgery Center. Having a procedure at the Outpatient Surgery Center eliminates the need for admission directly into the hospital, which means patients are able to return home within a few hours following surgery. Most importantly, many of the procedures at the Surgery Center are minimally invasive, resulting in less discomfort and a quicker recovery time.

We have RN's, CST's, and PCT's on staff. We are located in the Medical Plaza, Suite 439 in the North Tower.

Work Hours/Shifts

M-F

2 shifts 9:00am - Close

2 8 hour shifts

Job Summary

As an Outpatient Registered Nurse with Orlando, you will make providing service your priority while caring for the whole person in a faith-based atmosphere

The RN is a registered professional nurse who is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care to age specific groups identified in the unit standards of care (may include neonate to geriatric). Utilizes the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the department. Adheres to the Florida Hospital Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Knowledge, Skills, Education and Experience Required

Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirement

BCLS certification

For PACU RNs ACLS and / or PALS is required

Graduate of nursing school

Articulates comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and specialty nursing theory and practice for all age groups (preferred)

Computer knowledge and skills (preferred)

Demonstrated Experience in the clinical setting related to area of specialty

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required

Current registration with Florida State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse.

Specialty Certification (preferred)

Job Responsibilities

Demonstrates, through behavior, Florida Hospital's core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork.

Performs properly and legibly documents and reports all procedures and assessments in accordance with department policy.

Practices autonomously in accordance with professional nursing standards. Demonstrates the ability to assess, interpret, and report diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition. Identifies the need for patient teaching and utilizes each opportunity for teaching on a planned or spontaneous basis.

Demonstrates the ability to perform all aspects of clinical patient care. Serves in a leadership role in collaborating and coordinating patient care activities among the interdisciplinary patient care team. Able to identify individualized plan of care. Identifies needs and develops/modifies plan of care. Interprets and verifies physician orders correctly. Evaluates patients' developmental level, identifies increased physical/emotional dependency needs and evaluates availability of support system consistent with the age of the patient served

Performs treatments and administers medications according to policy and procedure. Functions appropriately in clinical emergencies. Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand washing according to policy. Demonstrates awareness of hazards which may endanger patients. Ensures adherence to regulatory standards and enforces safety regulations

Completes all follow-up assessments and evaluations. Investigates questionable situations. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and medications.

Responsible and accountable for participation in quality and performance improvement activities with the goal to improve patient outcomes. Utilizes literature, research and evidence based practice to improve patient care and nursing practice. Demonstrates accurate documentation and monitoring of activities as needed. Participates in unit/service line budgeting processes to ensure a cost effective, quality focused environment. Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department

Exhibits desire to learn and upgrade nursing skills. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department or unit. Supervises other health care team members in the clinical setting. Utilizes knowledge base to assist with orientation, training, and education of new personnel.

If you want to be a part of a team that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality in patient care, we invite you to explore the Outpatient Registered Nurse job opportunity with Florida Hospital Orlando and apply online today.

Job key Words: OR, Operating Room, Scrub, Circulating, Circulate, Registered Nurse, Specialty RN, Surgical.