Job Description

Ambulatory Surgery/OR RN: Part Time (24 hours/week)

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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