RN Ambulatory/outpatient - FT - Days - MHW Same Day Surgery Center

Ambulatory Surgery Center Nurse

Pembroke Pines, Florida

We have an outstanding reputation for providing patient- and family-centered care that exceeds all expectations. Together, we have created an award-winning, nationally-recognized system where every effort is focused on delivering Deeper Caring and Smarter Healthcare throughout our communities. Career opportunities exist on diverse teams across our many facilities where you can search open positions and apply online to join #teamMHSflorida. Learn more below.

Responsibilities:

Evaluates learning needs of the patient and/or family and provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires. Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referral, and spiritual and/or psychosocial support needs. Provides clinical nursing in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC).

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE, KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, PROBLEM SOLVING - PATIENT CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Accredited Program: Nursing (Required) ACLS American Heart E-Card (ACLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), ACLS American Heart RQI E-Card (ACLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), ACLS Certification_non ecard (ACLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), ACLS Certification (ACLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), ACLS Certification Grace (ACLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate, Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: One (1) year of nursing experience in perioperative and recovery care required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Bending and Stooping = 80%

Climbing = 40%

Keyboard Entry = 80%

Kneeling = 60%

Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%

Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%

Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%

Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%

Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%

Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%

Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%

Reaching = 80%

Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 40%

Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%

Running = 40%

Sitting = 60%

Squatting = 80%

Standing = 80%

Walking = 80%

Audible Speech = 80%

Hearing Acuity = 80%

Smelling Acuity = 40%

Depth Perception = 80%

Distinguish Color = 80%

Seeing - Far = 80%

Seeing - Near = 80%

Bio hazardous Waste = 80%

Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%

Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%

Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%

Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%

Asbestos = 0%

Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%

Dust = 60%

Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%

Hazardous Chemicals = 80%

Hazardous Medication = 80%

Latex = 0%

Computer Monitor = 80%

Domestic Animals = 40%

Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%

Fire Risk = 40%

Hazardous Noise = 0%

Heating Devices = 40%

Hypoxia = 0%

Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%

Magnetic Fields = 40%

Moving Mechanical Parts = 40%

Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%

Potential Electric Shock = 40%

Potential for Physical Assault = 40%

Radiation = 0%

Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%

Unprotected Heights = 0%

Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%