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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!
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.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Enthusiastic
: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interestTeam Player
Team Player
: Works well as a member of a groupThought Provoking
Thought Provoking
: Capable of making others think deeply on a subjectLeader
Leader
: Inspires teammates to follow themDetail Oriented
Detail Oriented
: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellMotivations
Preferred
Flexibility
Flexibility
: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goalsAbility to Make an Impact
Ability to Make an Impact
: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationWork-Life Balance
Work-Life Balance
: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of workLicenses & Certifications
Required
Advanced Cardiac Life Sup
Basic Life Support
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
merritt island, FL, 32954, US
Who can apply
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