Registered Nurse Team Leader Surgery Full Time Rotate

Position Summary:

The RN provides high quality, safe, cost effective, total nursing care to all patients utilizing the nursing process. The RN assumes responsibility for overall coordination and integration of patient care based on need of the patient nd family members. The RN directs care according to established standards of safety, risk management, Infection control, with the goal being to discharge the patient with an optimum level of care provided. The RN utilizes evidence-based practice in accordance with professional standards and adheres to the Florida State Nurse Practice Act. The RN reviews orders/test results and documents care delivered accurately and timely in electronic health record. Responsible for coordinating & directing the multidisciplinary activities of technical staff during orthopedic surgeries in order to provide the highest standard of care for the patient undergoing surgery.   Functions as circulating nurse.   Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the patient. Utilizes the nursing process to formulate a plan of care and complies with the mission and policies of the hospital. Assist Anesthesiologists and surgeons as necessary. Collaborates with other disciplines to order to facilitate care. Responsible for the ordering and accountability for orthopedic surgeries. Considered as a resource for other OR nurses in the specific specialty.

 

Positions Qualifications:

Including required licensure/certifications, education and job knowledge/experience)

Education:

Minimum: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Preferred: BSN

Experience:

V    Two (2) years OR experience working with orthopedic surgical procedures.

Required Certification/Licensure/Registration:

V    Current Florida RN License

s/   American Heart Association BLS Required

V   ACLS/PALS recommended

V   Demonstrates yearly competencies specific to unit

V   Understanding of AORN standards of practice

V    Ability to take call

V    CNOR recommended

 

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. 

Has effective interpersonal and communication skills and ability to serve as role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing.

Education:

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Preferred: Academic degree in nursing (bachelor's or master's degree).

Experience:

Certifications:

Required: Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy; CPR.

Physical Demands: