Preop PACU PAT Nurse - Florida Medical Clinic

Our Vision is to be the best choice for healthcare in our community

This posting is for a PRN Preop PACU PAT Nurse (RN) for our Ambulatory Surgery Center in Zephyrhills. This position provides nursing care to patients in the post-procedure period. Candidates must have a current Florida Registered Nurse license and ACLS. Prior OR Pre-Op & PACU experience preferred.  Previous ASC experience a plus.  Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role desired.  Endo experience preferred. ACLS/BLS, Great IV skills

WHAT DOES FMC HAVE TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES?

We offer a wide choice of compensation and benefit programs that are among the best.  From competitive salaries to retirement plans. We make every effort to take care of the people who make our company great.

• Gives you an employer that you will have pride in working for
• Provides excellent training programs and opportunities for growth
• Offers Medical Benefits including:
  • Employer Contributions to HSA high deductible plan
  • Discounts at our medical facilities
  • Cigna Open Access OAPIN & OAP plans
• Supports Incentive based Wellness Programs
• Offers company sponsored Life Insurance with buy-up provisions
• Provides Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, Accident & Illness policy options
• Supports Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Gives generous 401K plan with annual 3% Employer contribution after one year of employment
• Values and appreciates its employees
• Boasts a reputation for superior health care and quality service

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Processes pre-procedure patients efficiently
• Initiates documented procedure verification process
• Identifies patient with 2 identifiers: verbally and compares armband and medical record
• Verifies consent
• Obtains thorough medical history and assesses patient
• Notifies physician / anesthesia of any medical conditions with potential for adverse outcome
• Obtains comprehensive medication list
• Obtains pregnancy waiver signature or performs urine pregnancy test when indicated
• Initiates intravenous line
• Provides patient education
• Provides post-anesthesia care
• Ensures appropriate monitoring
• Performs timely assessments and interventions
• Communicates with physician / anesthesia pertinent issues / changes in patient condition
• Discharges when criteria met and according to physician order
• Provides documented discharge education
• Ensures Recovery Room staffing standards are maintained
• Documents in the medical record
• Notes and follows through with physician orders
• Manages medication administration according to physician order
• Conducts patient pre-procedure phone calls
• Performs diagnostic tests upon physician order
• 12 lead EKG's
• Phlebotomy/blood draws
• Schedules additional tests as ordered
• Follows universal precautions
• Completes occurrence reports when indicated within shift of occurrence
• Retrieves and reviews documents from PENTAX dictation system, Intergy and Intergy iEHR, as necessary
• Adheres to all FMC and unit policies and procedures
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and CQI teams
• Maintains unit training requirements

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Normal physical ability; able to sit and stand for long periods
• Normal concentration and normal complexity of decision making
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Above average ability to manage multiple asks simultaneously

Occupational Exposure:

• High risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Current Florida RN licensure REQUIRED
• Current BLS and ACLS
• Strong customer service orientation
• Basic computer proficiency
• Experience in an ASC is preferred but not required

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status