Ambulatory Surgery/OR RN (Full Time)

Company Description

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.

Job Description

Ambulatory Surgery/OR RN: Full Time (4-10 hour shifts)

Performs initial and ongoing assessment on all assigned patients, including a review of systems, as evidenced by appropriate documentation.

* Completes Admission Assessment in time frame established, according to Policy and Procedure.

* Establishes plan of care in timely manner, according to Policy and Procedure based on findings of initial assessment.

* Documents appropriate chart records reflecting modification of the Plan of Care according to patient response or changing needs.

* Documentation reflects patient's progress toward desired outcomes/goals.

* Plan of care includes anticipation of potential problems based on knowledge of disease process.

* Insures appropriate patient preparation as well as timely completion of chart prior to

surgery, special procedure, transfer, or discharge.

* Administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and in accordance with

Policy and Procedure.  Seeks input from Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse or Clinical Nurse

III/IV when unfamiliar with treatment, medication, or procedure.

* Establishes nursing care priorities and delegates accordingly. Sees that assignments are

carried out as indicated in a timely manner.

* Reports pertinent observations and nursing actions to Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.

* Notifies physician, in a timely manner, of any pertinent physical or emotional findings and documents appropriately.

* Evaluates and documents the patient's response to nursing and medical intervention in accordance with Policy and Procedure.

* Maintains constant awareness of potential safety hazards to patients, assuring necessary safety precautions are implemented.

* Reassesses patient according to unit-specific policy and procedures; makes changes as necessary; and documents appropriate information in patient's chart.

* Anticipates and responds to changes in patient's condition, based on knowledge of disease process.

* Performs other job-related duties within job scope as requested by Supervisor.

Qualifications

Education:

* Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.

Licensure/Certification:

* Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Florida

* BLS/ACLS required

****Orthopedic Experience Preferred****

Additional Information

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