Posted:
9/17/2024, 7:27:29 AM
Location(s):
Florida, United States ⋅ Largo, Florida, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
**CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCAL TO THE LARGO/TAMPA AREA. OPERATING ROOM CIRCULATING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!**
Title: Registered Nurse, Operating Room (OR)
Company: The Eye Institute of West Florida - Largo Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Location: Largo, FL
Travel: Travel to our other ASC in St. Petersburg will be required as needed; we do pay mileage reimbursement!
Perks:
Hours:
Requirements:
JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse (RN)
DEPARTMENT: Operating Room (OR)
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and ASC policies and procedures. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his/her direction. Participates in direct patient care and maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Circulator Role:
Performs scrub duties as necessary. Maintains count on sponges, needles and instruments to ensure no loss of items according to policy. Performs all circulating duties with efficiency. Supervises and assists scrub nurse as needed. Positions patient, prepares operative area, and adjusts table to proper position according to standard policies. Has all supplies and equipment in room and provides to team as needed. Opens all sterile packs and supplies according to aseptic technique. Assists surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other personnel as needed. Observes patient for changes in condition. Reviews surgeon’s preference cards for desired medications and verifies same with surgeon. Ensures all medications are administered and charted according to established policies and procedures. Identifies and records patient’s response to medication when necessary. Cares for specimens and cultures as directed by set policies and procedures. Accompanies patient to PACU and gives report to post-op nurse. Assists in control and maintenance of supplies and equipment. Records use of equipment and method directed. Checks rooms, material and equipment for proper care and handling. Ensures clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and aseptic techniques. Assists in control of traffic and personnel to ensure proper control of infection and asepsis
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATES / LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS
LANGUAGE SKILLS/COMPUTER SKILLS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee must be able to:
ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS
WORKING CONDITIONS
If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.
EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Website: https://www.eyespecialist.com/
Headquarter Location: Largo, Florida, United States
Employee Count: 251-500
Year Founded: 1974
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital