PACU/Pre-Op RN at Lakeside Surgery Center

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Acute Care Nursing, Patient Assessment, IV Initiation, Post-Operative Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Comfort, Emergency Intervention, Ophthalmology

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Lakeside Surgery Center has been serving Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties for over 60 years, and is proud to be the leading ophthalmic surgery center in the community. Lakeside Surgery Center is a four (4) room free standing ambulatory surgery center that is committed to the delivery of personalized eye care of the highest quality. Not only do we value our patients, but we are also passionate about our staff. Our amazing leadership team is committed to cultivating and maintaining an employee centric work environment where every employee has a voice and a platform to share their ideas and suggestions, are encouraged and incentivized to broaden their education and training and are invited to participate in the numerous employee activities offered monthly. Lakeside Surgery Center is affiliated with Ascend Vision Partners premier network of Ophthalmic Medical Services. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Assesses, instructs & prepares patients prior to surgery Ensures that operative and informed consents are signed and correct Takes and records vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure Initiates intravenous lines (IV) and ensures patients are informed about procedure(s) Assesses patients’ post-operative condition Monitors vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria Logs all findings in patient files Responds to patient questions and ensures patient comfort Monitors patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies Requirements Education & Experience: Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills, be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, required. Current Florida state license to practice as a registered nurse, required. Minimum of one (1) year experience as a registered nurse in an ambulatory surgery or operating room, required. Ophthalmology experience, preferred. Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification, required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

The PACU/Pre-Op RN is responsible for assessing, instructing, and preparing patients prior to surgery, as well as monitoring their post-operative condition. They ensure patient comfort and respond to questions while logging all findings in patient files.