Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Naples, FL
Trustaff
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

**Locals not allowed for this position

Job Details

• Shift will be 6:45am to 5:15pm.
• Adult and Pediatric patients
• Surgery types: General, GYN, GYN oncology, Breast, Plastics, Ortho, Robotics (XI)
• Manager prefers at least 1 year of experience with strong multi-specialty skill set
• Call is required: 10 or 12 hour call shifts.  Call is dispersed among staff, weekday, weekend and holiday call required. (RN will need to respond within 30 min)
• ACLS, BLS, PALS (preferred)
• Circulating required.  Scrub experience preferred
• No local candidates accepted for this position
• EPIC experience is required. Candidate will be required to take and pass an EPIC assessment on their first day of assignment.

The Registered Nurse Operating Room independently plans, implements, and evaluated nursing care in patient care situations using standards of care and policy and procedure. Provides direct nursing care to patients. Assumes teaching and leadership responsibilities. Participates in unit committee and quality improvement activities. Needs minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Other duties may be assigned.

·Is able to locate and document medical and nursing patient care information in the electronic or paper medical record.

·Utilizes appropriate interview techniques to obtain history within the time frame of unit policy and provides appropriate intervention.

·Identifies standards of care common to patient population, i.e. age specific, barriers to learning.

·Delivers patient care and treatment using problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills.

·Demonstrates knowledge of medication dosages for patient population served. Administers medication safely and accurately, and utilizes available resources when questions arise.

·Evaluates outcomes of care to determine if patient needs were met.

·Chart forms are completed fully; no blanks left and are legible.

·Provides feedback regarding problems and complaints, and offers constructive suggestions. Uses chain-of-command for problem-solving and conflict resolution.

·Completes care assignments in a reasonable amount of time.

·Reports to oncoming shift the care that should be provided and/or needs that have yet to be addressed.

·Follows hospital standards related to Kronos system.

·Accepts responsibility for own learning needs. Attends courses and in-services offered. Maintains clinical skills specifically required on unit. Maintains knowledge of current policies.

·Attentive to assignment activities and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and team members.

·Serves as a preceptor for new employees, coworkers and students and evaluates their performance by validating clinical and technical skills and interpersonal interactions.

·Maintains communication with patient family/significant other as patient progresses through continuum of care.

·Taking on call will be required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

·Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Florida.

·One year of recent OR experience is required.

·Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

·Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

·Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows

EPIC experience is required. Candidate will be required to take and pass an EPIC assessment on their first day of assignment.

At NCH Healthcare System, we strive to build a diverse work force through equal opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities, tasks and duties.