Registered Nurse Pre-Surgery

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

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Job Description:

Grow with us. Eligible clinicians have the opportunity to earn salary increases of up to 20%* through our Clinical Ladder Program based on experience, professional development, and achievement of advancement criteria.

Clinical Ladder participation is voluntary. Salary adjustments are determined by program eligibility, advancement level, and organizational guidelines.

• Conducts comprehensive pre-surgical assessments including vital signs and medical history.
• Performs assessments and determine the total nursing needs of assigned patients.
• Conducts head-to-toe assessments and reassessments as per policy.
• Identifies problems or nursing diagnoses and plan for nursing interventions.
• Anticipates patient care problems and initiate corrective actions.
• Recognizes abnormal diagnostic data and understand their significance.
• Communicates pre-op findings, concerns, or changes in condition effectively and promptly.
• Educates patients and families about new medications, including effects and potential side effects.
• Formulates and update goal-directed plans of care based on patient needs.
• Implements interdisciplinary plans of care and coordinate patient care to meet quality measures.
• Administers treatments and medications safely and accurately, using appropriate technology.
• Maintains aseptic technique and demonstrate knowledge of infection control practices.
• Evaluates the quality of patient care and outcomes based on administered treatments.
• Accepts responsibility for professional standards, including maintaining competencies and attending mandatory meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Mental and emotional stability, demonstrating a courteous and calm approach to all contacts with patients, visitors, and health care team members.
• Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within healthcare organization guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Personal qualities such as kindness, compassion, understanding, integrity, respect, sense of humor, discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate verbally in English and in written form with persons of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner.
• Ability to learn and apply computer-related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.
• Critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork, tact, and conflict resolution.
• Organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to provide leadership, direction, and solve complex problems.
• Performs accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in clinical skills, multi-tasking, and a professional bedside manner.
• Knowledgeable in assigned areas of patient care including health promotion and maintenance.
• Knowledgeable of Perioperative Nursing Roles.
• Knowledgeable of AORN Guidelines and Standards of Practice.
• Demonstrates leadership & teaching abilities.
  

Education:

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
  
  

Work Experience:

• 2+ progressive surgical services experience [Required]
• 3+ recent hospital experience in surgical services. [Preferred]
  
  

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Required]
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) [Required]
  

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
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Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.