Registered Nurse Full Time and PRN

POSITION SUMMARY:   Under the direction of the designated Nurse Manager, the Staff Nurse is responsible for professional, direct patient care in the nurse role.  The Staff Nurse will utilize the nursing process within their scope of practice to assess, develop nursing diagnosis, develop plan of care, implement plan of care, monitor for effectiveness, and adjust appropriately, for patient’s plan of care.  The Staff Nurse is responsible for care, in areas assigned, within the Surgery Center, as needed.     QUALIFICATIONS:  • Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing   • RN with active license in FL, no restrictions. • One (1) year of nursing experience, preferably, in an ambulatory surgery center  • CPR certification and/or ACLS-PALS certification    • Strong ethical and moral character references  • Basic computer skills     ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES  • Follows all policies and procedures of the Center  • Uses equipment effectively following manufacturer’s instruction for use  • Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice  • Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively  • Continuously assess and monitors the physical and emotional status of the patient and documents and reports    per policy and procedure  • Uses two patient identifiers to assure correct patient and “ask don’t tell” to identify correct procedure and    physician  • Addresses patient needs specific to the anticipated procedure  • Transports patients, as needed, observing policies, procedures and safety requirements  • Verifies and explains procedure with the patient and discusses plan of care prior to transporting to procedure    room   • Provides comfort and reassurance to each patient  • Maintains patients privacy and dignity  • Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide safe continuity of patient care  • Actively participates as a team member in support of the total endoscopy process  • Organizes time, activities, equipment, supplies and personnel to provide efficient, cost effective patient care   • Delegates’ activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members  • Supervises and directs patient care in pre, intra and post- op  • Reviews patient’s medical record and needs to provide continuity of care in collaboration with other members of     the healthcare team and communicates variances  • Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time  • Assists with supplies, drugs and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability ; maintains order    and cleanliness of pre procedure area(s), endoscopy room and PACU  • Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare for the patient in their assigned area according to    requirements of the patient, physician and procedure to include but not limited to, assembling and providing    functions equipment, supplies and instruments including sterilization and high level disinfection of supplies and    equipment  • Administers medication (s) per order of the physician and documents appropriately  • Monitors and reports any abnormal observed complications to the anesthesia provider and physician  • Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction, following policy and procedures  • Documents in the patients medical record and other forms accurately, legibly  and timely in a timely manner,    following policies and procedures   • Proper aseptic and sterile techniques are used according to acceptable standards of practice – monitors and    identifies breaks in sterile technique  • Demonstrates ongoing competencies with patient assessment and appropriate interventions when variances occur  • Assesses each patient for fall precautions and addresses per policy  • Successfully able to start patient peripheral IV  • Participat