Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre Op Testing

Job description

Job Shift: Days Job Type: Full Time: Professional registered nurse gives direct and indirect specialized nursing care to patients while preparing for intra-operative experience. The nurse in the pre-op role coordinates the care of the patient and is the patient advocate throughout the pre-operative experience. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. Minimum Education / Licensure / Certifications - Florida R.N. licensure - Basic Life Support Minimum Experience: One year med/surgical experience preferred: Physical Requirements: - Requires walking and standing during most of the time on duty. - Frequent reaching, handling of equipment and supplies. - Speaking and hearing essential for relaying of information, receiving doctors orders. - Visual acuity required to work with records and equipment. - Frequently lifting 30-50 pounds/ repositioning of patients. - Are to push stretchers to the OR room with patients in attendance to facilitate efficient time management. - Works beyond scheduled tour of duty in an emergency. - Maintains a state of health adequate to perform the duties of the job. - Possible contact to moving mechanical parts. - Required to make decisions and concentrate – c...