RN Neurosurgery - Circulator - Orlando - Weekends

RN - Neurosurgery -

Orlando

Florida Hospital Orlando seeks to hire a Neurosurgery RN 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:

Ginsburg Surgical Services, an 8 Suite Surgery Center and an 18-bed

recovery unit specializing in the care of Neurosurgical patients, spanning from

infants to adults. Our team is comprised of experienced surgeons, operating

room nurses, critical care nurses, surgical technologists, and anesthesiologists

all with the primary goal of providing high-quality, individualized care. One

of the 8 suites is the "InnovatOR" designed to allow any surgical specialty the

opportunity to partner with top surgical vendors around the world to design new

and state of the art tools to better care for patients. This world class unit

also has an Intra-operative MRI and CT to better allow our physicians diagnostic

capability intra-operatively, which ultimately allows the team to better care

for our patients.

Work Hours/Shifts

Weekends

3/12's

Job Summary:

As a Neurosurgery RN with Florida Hospital 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:

Ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and

comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements 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) Experience in the clinical setting related to area of specialty

(preferred)

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 in a clinical setting or have patient contact, include reference to the

age of patients served and how the job functions are performed in relation to

the customer/patient's age/needs.

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 Neurosurgery RN job opportunity with Florida Hospital

Orlando and apply online today.

Keywords: OR, Operating Room,

Scrub, Circulating, Circulate, Registered Nurse, Specialty RN, Neurology,

Surgical