Description

Location: HealthPark Medical Center - 9981 So HealthPark Circle Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: Operating Room

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/6:30AM to 5:00PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$33.37 - $45.05 / hour

Summary

Responsible for the safe delivery and documentation of patient care in a critical care area through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Performs responsibilities in five areas of nursing practice: clinician, teacher, researcher, leadership and professional development. Responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards subscribed to by the Association of Peri-Operative Registered Nurses and American Nurses Association, Florida Nurses Association and in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act and other regulatory standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization vision and mission. Uses knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. Must cover call as assigned. The nurse practice is guided by the code of ethics for nurses with interpretative statements.

Requirements

Education Requirements: Associates degree from accredited school of professional nursing required; Bachelors preferred.

Experience Requirements: RN with two years of current Operating Room experience required. Qualified individuals will successfully complete the competency assessment. Experience requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.

Certification Requirements: Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date. For units that require American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date. Certification requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.

License Requirements: Currently licensed in the State of Florida.

Other Requirements: Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required.

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