Centurion Surgery Center is looking for a Pre Admission Testing/Pre-Op Nurse (PAT) to join our growing center.
OVERVIEW: Provides ongoing assessment and nursing care to patients in the facility in accordance with Physician’s orders, policies, procedures, and processes within the scope of practice. Participates in the teaching of patients and family and provides leadership by working cooperatively with the other health care team members. Collaborates with physicians and team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Maintains standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.
The Pre Admission Testing/Pre-Op Nurse (PAT) may act as the interim Clinical Director in the absence of the Clinical Director as designated by the Governing Board.
SKILLS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current, active, unencumbered, Registered Nurse license in the state of Florida.
BLS and ACLS certified.
Current Pre-0p/PACU experience (within past 2 years) preferred.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):
Observing facility policies, procedures, and processes.
Preparing patients for the planned procedure.
Obtaining the patient’s medical history, including medications, allergies, and reactions.
Carrying out physician’s orders.
Observing the patient’s medical condition including vital signs, affect, pain, and symptoms requiring further evaluation and treatment, and escalating concerns to the physician.
Communicating to the patient and the care team in an effective manner.
Relaying information to appropriate personnel concerning a patient’s condition.
Educating the patient including providing instructions in preparation for discharge.
Administering medications per physician order.
Appropriate documentation of care.
Supervising non-licensed personnel as assigned.
Maintaining appropriate supplies and medication.
Assisting with the preparation and performance of procedures.
Assisting in medical records maintenance.
Utilizing safe practices and controls to protect patients and self from infection and exposure.
Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
Maintaining patient’s rights.
Maintaining positive and effective interpersonal relationships.
Reporting and documenting any unusual occurrences and incidents in a timely manner.
Utilizing proper body mechanics while lifting.
Serving as a clinical resource.
Demonstrating professional accountability.
Other duties as assigned.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Jacksonville, Florida
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Allergiesunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
License Managementunmatched
Medical Conditionsunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Confidentialityunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Postanesthesiaunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Treatment Evaluationunmatched
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