AT PEDIATRIC SURGERY CENTER, Florida we provide first-class surgical services for local communities and recognize our employees as our number one assets. We focus on offering a high quality, ambulatory care alternative to a hospital for surgical procedures. We have been in operation at this location since 2008 and perform roughly 5,000 surgeries per year. Specialty areas include ENT, GI, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Dental, and Urology.

Summary

Responsible to initiate, develop, execute, and document the nursing plan of care for the patients served within the Facility. Participates as a team member in support of the total perioperative process. Be alert at all times. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the patient in a thorough and consistent manner throughout all stages of their post-operative care. Anticipate the needs of all members of the PACU team. Establish priorities so that the scheduled cases may be completed and patients discharged in a safe, orderly, and timely manner. Competent in all phases of pediatric post operative anesthesia care. Continually be aware and attentive to the pediatric patient’s physical and emotional needs in regards to their developmental stages.

Required Skills

1. Demonstrate and promote positive customer relationships with the medical staff, patients and their families, and with other employees.
2. Demonstrate an ability to adapt to changing trends.
3. Demonstrate the willingness to share knowledge and experience with others.
4. Promote the environment that recognizes the worth and rights of patients, families, and staff.
5. Attend educational and mandatory in-services, Quality Assurance activities, Infection Control activities and participate in department staff meetings.
6. Continue own growth and development through appropriate educational resources.
7. Perform other job duties and assist other employees as needed.
8. Accountable to support and uphold the Facility’s mission in all aspects.

• Adhere to and monitor all OSHA Safety Standards throughout the Facility and grounds.

Required Experience

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing Program  

Current State of Florida licensure required

One year experience in PACU, ICU, or Emergency Room preferred

One year Pediatric care preferred

CPR certification required

PALS certification recommended

1. Demonstrate and promote positive customer relationships with the medical staff, patients and their families, and with other employees.
2. Demonstrate an ability to adapt to changing trends.
3. Demonstrate the willingness to share knowledge and experience with others.
4. Promote the environment that recognizes the worth and rights of patients, families, and staff.
5. Attend educational and mandatory in-services, Quality Assurance activities, Infection Control activities and participate in department staff meetings.
6. Continue own growth and development through appropriate educational resources.
7. Perform other job duties and assist other employees as needed.
8. Accountable to support and uphold the Facility’s mission in all aspects.

• Adhere to and monitor all OSHA Safety Standards throughout the Facility and grounds.