RN, Outpatient Services (Pre-Op/Phase II Recovery), Full Time/Days - Flexible schedules (8, 10, 12-hour shifts)
Location: Bradenton Florida
Description: Blake Medical Center - Bradenton is at present recruited RN, Outpatient Services (Pre-Op/Phase II Recovery), Full Time/Days - Flexible schedules (8, 10, 12-hour shifts) right now, this career will be placed in Florida. More complete informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Blake Medical Center located in Bradenton, Florida is just minutes from the Gulf Coast beaches. Our 383-bed acute care facility has been named a nine-time "100 Top Hospital" and a "100 Top Cardiovascular Hospital" by Thompson Reuters, formerly known as Solucient. With a strong comm! itment to quality care, advanced technology and professional d! evelopment we make sure our employees are well cared for too.
Along with dozens of specialties and accredited treatment programs, our award-winning hospital also features several Centers of Excellence:
Heart & Vascular Institute * Chest Pain Center with PCI * Advanced Primary Stroke Center * Cancer Care * Joint Care * Spine Care Center
Provides care in the ambulatory setting directed toward meeting both the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient. Is a resource person and teacher. Care given reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations. Utilizes initiative and strives to maintain steady level of productivity. Is a self starter. Is compatible and supportive; and a team player. Communicates on behalf of the patient reflects the mission, ethics and goals of the Facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
1. Coordinates and supe! rvises patient care.
2. Gives care to the patient, reflecting flexibility in rules and regulations, as indicated by individual patient needs.
3. Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts, knowledge of diseases/surgical conditions, care required and good judgment.
4. Performance reflects knowledge in all areas of care specific to outpatient surgery (i.e., GI, autologous, conscious sedation, Cath Lab, blood transfusion, chemo, IVIG).
5. Organizes and manages nursing activities reflecting due consideration for patients' needs and the needs of the facility and staff.
6. Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; a self starter; compatible and supportive; a team player.
7. Knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct administration, based on age of the patient and patient's clinical condition.
8. Ability to perform a head-to-toe preoperative assessment on all patients and r! eassesses, as needed postoperatively. This includes pediatric, geriatri! c and the general patient population.
9. Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care, as indicated, and evaluates for effectiveness.
10. Formulates a teaching plan, based on identified patient learning needs, and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate, from preop to discharge.
11. Provides patient with explanation and verbal reassurance consistently.
12. Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate action in a timely manner.
13. Knowledge of cardiac monitoring and can identify dysrhythmias.
14. Communicates appropriately and clearly to Ambulatory Care Services Nurse Manager, co-workers and physicians.
15. Consults other departments, as needed and as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
16. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians in the OPS/GI unit.
17. Demonstrates an ability! to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
18. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Practices good guest relations.
19. Maintains a good working relationship and effective communication both within the department and with other departments for the benefit of the patient
20. Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes within the shift.
21. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family.
22. Carries out medical and surgical asepsis during treatments and special procedures.
Qualifications
Current Florida State Registered Nurse Licensure.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association required.
Prior Outpatient/Pre-Op & Endo experience is preferred.
Must live within a 30-minute radius of the hospital related to on-call requirements.
Must have experience working in ! a hospital, preferably outpatient setting.
Skills:
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- Must be able to read, write and speak English.
- Good verbal and written skills required.
- Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills required.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Blake Medical Center - Bradenton.
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This career starts available on: Fri, 06 Dec 2013 07:56:27 GMT