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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Amsurg Corp
Panama City, FL
$36-44/hourDescription
Registered Nurse-Hourly
Digestive Diseases Center's affiliated surgery center, Northwest Florida Gastroenterology Center, is an outpatient endoscopic facility specializing in colorectal cancer screening and the treatment of various digestive diseases. It is the only freestanding ambulatory surgery center in Panama City to specialize in gastrointestinal endoscopy (scope tests). ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES * Proactively participates as a team member in support of the total endoscopy process * Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management * Supervises and directs patient care in the endoscopy room * Verifies patient procedure prior to transport to procedure room * Participates in time out in procedure room * Uses safe surgery check list * Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively * Delegates activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members * Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time * Assists with supplies, drugs, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability * Addresses patient needs specific to the endoscopy procedure * Using two patient identifiers, identifies the patient and correct procedure, according to policy and procedures and communicates with the healthcare team * Reviews patient's medical record and needs to provide continuity of care, collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team; communicates variances appropriately to other healthcare team members * Provides comfort and reassurance to patient * Maintains patient's privacy and dignity * Explains procedure(s) and plan of care to the patient * Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the procedure room according to requirements of patient, physician, and procedure to includes, but not be limited to assembling and providing properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments * Works collaboratively with the surgical/procedure team to verify high level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments and supplies according to policy and procedure * Assists with the appropriate and safe positioning of the patient according to patient needs and planned procedure; monitors throughout procedure * Administers medication(s), per order of physician * Handles tissue specimens correctly and accurately according to policy and procedures * Logs specimens * Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate logistics and timely documentation per policy and procedure * Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction, following policy and procedures * Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care * Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned Qualifications: * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing * Current state license to practice as a registered nurse * Maintain basic cardiac life support certification and ACLS * 2 years of experience as a registered nurse We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations. We are an equal opportunity employer. #LI-AE1
Pay
Average Florida Staff Position Pay
$37.31/hour
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.