Pre-Op/PACU RN Surgery Center Full Time and PRN
Job Description
Job Description
Pre-Op/PACU RN Surgery Center Full Time and PRN schedules available
About Coastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Since 1973, Coastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine has provided comprehensive orthopedics, sports medicine, physical therapy and pain management services to the residents of Manatee and Sarasota Counties.
Culture:
Coastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine’s mission is to improve the quality of life of our patients, their families and the communities in which we service while fostering a culture of excellence in all aspects of our professions. Our culture is one of excellence, teamwork and innovation and FUN!
COASTAL PRIDE: Be proud of what you do. We make a difference in people’s lives!
Summary of Position
- Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery.
- Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct.
- Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure.
- Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure.
- Assess patients’ post-operative condition.
- Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria.
- Log all findings in patient files.
- Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort.
- Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician.
- Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies.
Qualifications:
- Current Florida Registered Nurse license and BCLS & ACLS certification required.
- Candidate must possess general clinical competency in acute patient care
- Candidate must demonstrate aptitude for maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encounters, keeping patient flow to two hour or less stay in post-operative care.
- Candidate must demonstrate ability to gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Specialized knowledge, skill and abilities in empirical & practical perioperative nursing.
- Advanced knowledge in critical care practice of nursing.
- Previous ambulatory surgery experience is preferred
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Company paid and supplemental life insurance
- Paid Time Off—STARTS TO ACCRUE FROM DAY 1
- Paid Holidays—PAYABLE AS OF DAY 1
- 401(K) with company contribution
Coastal Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.