Registered Nurse OPSF Surgery Per Diem Days

Position Summary: The RN provides high quality, safe, cost effective, total nursing care to all patients utilizing the nursing process. The RN assumes responsibility for overall coordination and integration of patient care based on need of the patient and family members. The RN directs care according to established standards of safety, risk management, Infection control, with the goal being to discharge the patient with an optimum level of care provided. The RN utilizes evidence-based practice in accordance with professional standards and adheres to the Florida State Nurse Practice Act. The RN reviews orders/test results and documents care delivered accurately and timely in electronic health record.

Provides patient care for pre and post specialized invasive procedure. Performs pre and post operative care instruction for each patient.

(including required licensure/certifications, education and job knowledge / experience)

Minimum: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

• Minimum six (6) months licensed nursing practice on Medical/Surgical unit. Six (6) months experience as a licensed nurse in any monitored patience care unit.

Required Certification/Licensure/Registration:

• Current Florida RN license
• American Heart Association BLS/ACLS/PALS
• Demonstrates yearly competencies specific to unit
• Member of a local professional specialty organization preferred
• Successful completion of WBMC Medication test during pre-employment
• Successful completion of unit specific test

Ability to take call