Registered Nurse (RN) - Preoperative
Good Samaritan Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
3x12 hrs

Job Shift: Days

Job Type: Full Time

Professional registered nurse gives direct and indirect specialized nursing care to patients while preparing for intra-operative experience. The nurse in the pre-op role coordinates the care of the patient and is the patient advocate throughout the pre-operative experience. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Minimum Education / Licensure / Certifications

1. Florida R.N. licensure
2. Basic Life Support

Minimum Experience

One year med/surgical experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking and standing during most of the time on duty.
• Frequent reaching, handling of equipment and supplies.
• Speaking and hearing essential for relaying of information, receiving doctors orders.
• Visual acuity required to work  with records and equipment.
• Frequently lifting 30-50 pounds/ repositioning of patients.
• Are to push stretchers to the OR room with patients in attendance to facilitate efficient time management.
• Works beyond scheduled tour of duty in an emergency.
• Maintains a state of health adequate to perform the duties of the job.
• Possible contact to moving mechanical parts.
• Required to make decisions and concentrate – continuously.
• Exposure to temperature extremes – moderate.
• Work environment lighting and noise  - varies.
• Exposed to stressful and traumatic situations.
• Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals – varies.

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