PRE/PACU/PAT RN

3 weeks ago


Tampa FL USA, United States Florida Medical Clinic Full time
Our Vision is to be the best choice for healthcare in our community

Job Summary: Provides nursing care to patients in pre-operative and post-operative period. Also, provides and completes documentation all pre op assessments on scheduled patients, as needed. Clarifies all patient information and communicates to anesthesia issues to ensure patient safety during surgery/procedure.

*Minimum 1 year experience*

WHAT DOES FMC HAVE TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES?

We offer a wide choice of compensation and benefit programs that are among the best. From competitive salaries to retirement plans. We make every effort to take care of the people who make our company great.
  • Gives you an employer that you will have pride in working for
  • Provides excellent training programs and opportunities for growth
  • Offers Medical Benefits including:
    • Employer Contributions to HSA high deductible plan
    • Discounts at our medical facilities
    • Cigna Open Access OAPIN & OAP plans
  • Supports Incentive based Wellness Programs
  • Offers company sponsored Life Insurance with buy-up provisions
  • Provides Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, Accident & Illness policy options
  • Supports Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Gives generous 401K plan with annual 3% Employer contribution after one year of employment
  • Values and appreciates its employees
  • Boasts a reputation for superior health care and quality service

THE KEYS TO SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE INCLUDE:
  • Love of patients and providing excellent care
  • Confidential handling of patient's accounts and records
  • Entering data into Electronic Health Records
  • Preparing patients for examination and/or procedures
  • Adherence to company policies
  • HIPAA and OSHA Compliance

Essential Functions of the Preop/PACU RN aspect of position:
  • Provides Preoperative and/or Postoperative patient care as assigned
  • Processes pre-procedure patients efficiently
  • Initiates documented procedure verification process
  • Identifies patient with 2 identifiers: verbally and compares armband and medical record
  • Verifies consent
  • Obtains thorough medical history and assesses patient
  • Notifies physician / anesthesia of any medical conditions with potential for adverse outcome
  • Obtains comprehensive medication list
  • Verifies allergies
  • Obtains pregnancy waiver signature or performs urine pregnancy test when indicated
  • Confirms all testing or clearances ordered by physician are on chart
  • Initiates intravenous line proficiently. Documents all failed attempts. Seeks further guidance when needed.
  • Provides patient education
  • Provides post-anesthesia care
  • Ensures appropriate monitoring
  • Performs timely assessments and interventions
  • Communicates with physician / anesthesia pertinent issues / changes in patient condition
  • Discharges when criteria met and according to physician order
  • Provides documented discharge education
  • Ensures Recovery Room staffing standards are maintained
  • Documents in the medical record
  • Ensures all entries are legible, timely and concise
  • Authenticates all entries
  • Notes and follows through with physician orders
  • Manages medication administration according to physician order
  • Verification of 5 Rights
  • Administers and documents
  • Monitors for adverse reactions
  • Accounts for narcotics

Keys to Success in this Role:
  • Reviews current schedule, booking sheets, physician orders, H&Ps & online health history registration paperwork on all scheduled cases.
  • Identifies any immediate issues & communicates with anesthesia and/or Charge Nurse
  • Pulls all patient information from company-wide medical records system to complete assessment form prior to calling patient.
  • Ensures all test results & clearances that were ordered are on chart for evaluation
  • Gathers records from outside providers as needed
  • Verifies procedure is covered at facility
  • Ensures office scheduler understands any issues and needs of case
  • Notifies offices of anesthesia requests or orders for more information
  • Stays 8 days to two weeks ahead in calls
  • Calls patients to confirm patient, procedure and physician. Obtains more detailed health history as required, provides preoperative teaching/answers questions and assists patient with completion of online registration paperwork if needed
  • Maintains documentation of all activities
  • Tracking of booking sheets
  • Calls to patients
  • Date and time if office was notified and follows through on orders.

    *Secondary aspect of position: Preop/PACU RN*

Physical and Mental Demands:

  • Normal physical ability; able to sit and stand for long periods
  • Normal concentration and normal complexity of decision making
  • High level verbal and written communication skills
  • Above average ability to manage multiple asks simultaneously

Occupational Exposure:

  • High risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards

Job Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Florida Nursing License- RN OR Florida LPN license
  • Current BLS and ACLS
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Basic computer proficiency
  • Experience in an ICU environment required
  • Minimum 1 year of related experience required

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status

#IND123

  • Naples, FL, United States Physicians Regional - Pine Ridge Full time

    RN - Surgery Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Job Description Student Loan Repayment Licensure and Certifications Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement * Physician's Regional is a growing health care system that is known for our cardiac and orthopedic programs. You'll be part of a team with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals that...


  • Naples, FL, United States Physicians Regional - Pine Ridge Full time

    RN - Surgery Pre-Admission Testing (PAT)Job Description Student Loan Repayment Licensure and Certifications Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement * Physician's Regional is a growing health care system that is known for our cardiac and orthopedic programs. You'll be part of a team with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals that promotes a...

  • Pre/PACU/PAT RN

    2 months ago


    Tampa, United States Florida Medical Clinic Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOur Vision is to be the best choice for healthcare in our communityJob Summary: Provides nursing care to patients in pre-operative and post-operative period. Also, provides and completes documentation all pre op assessments on scheduled patients, as needed. Clarifies all patient information and communicates to anesthesia issues...

  • PAT Registered Nurse

    2 weeks ago


    Orlando, FL, United States United Surgical Partners International Full time

    The PAT RN is a Pre-Admission Testing Registered Nurse that provides quality patient care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and organizational policies. The RN provides safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the perioperative services for all patient populations. The RN supports the mission, vision, and values of the...


  • Naples, FL, United States Physicians Regional - Pine Ridge Full time

    RN - Surgery Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Job Description Student Loan Repayment Licensure and Certifications Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement * Physician's Regional is a growing health care system that is known for our cardiac and orthopedic programs. You'll be part of a team with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals that promotes a...

  • Registered Nurse

    1 week ago


    Jacksonville, FL, United States Mayo Clinic Hospital in Florida Full time

    Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/PACUWhy Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your...

  • Registered Nurse

    4 days ago


    Crestview, FL, United States North Okaloosa Medical Center Full time

    Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU/Pre-Admit/Pre-Operative Job Description Surgery Center As a Registered Nurse at North Okaloosa Medical Center, you'll play a vital role in doing what you do best - providing quality care to our patients. Our nurses enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), flexible scheduling, 100%...

  • Registered Nurse

    3 days ago


    Crestview, FL, United States North Okaloosa Medical Center Full time

    Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU/Pre-Admit/Pre-OperativeJob Description Surgery Center As a Registered Nurse at North Okaloosa Medical Center, you'll play a vital role in doing what you do best - providing quality care to our patients. Our nurses enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), flexible scheduling, 100%...


  • Trinity, FL, United States Amsurg Corp Full time

    Pre-Op / PACU Charge Nurse (RN) At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network currently consists of 15 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and 5,240 physicians. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success...


  • Trinity, FL, United States Amsurg Corp Full time

    Pre-Op / PACU Charge Nurse (RN)At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network currently consists of 15 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and 5,240 physicians. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success...


  • Tampa, United States TravelNurseSource Full time

    TravelNurseSource is working with Procare USA to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Stuart, Florida, 34994!Pay Information$1,544 per weekAbout The PositionBasic Requirements Current resume Degree per position requirements Active license per state requirements Current BLS and/or other applicable specialty certifications At least 2 clinical...


  • Jensen Beach, FL, United States United Surgical Partners International Full time

    USPI Surgery Center of Jensen Beach, is seeking a motivated PreOP PACU Registered Nurse to join our team. USPI Surgery Center of Jensen Beach is a fast paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families. Job Summary The RN Pre-op/PACU is a Registered Nurse that provides quality patient care...


  • West Palm Beach, FL, United States United Surgical Partners International Full time

    USPI HSS West Palm Beach, is seeking a motivated PreOP PACU Registered Nurse to join our team. HSS West Palm Beach Surgery Center is a fast paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families. Job Summary The RN Pre-op/PACU is a Registered Nurse that provides quality patient care using the...


  • Port Saint Lucie, FL, United States United Surgical Partners International Full time

    USPI SurgCenter of St. Lucie, is seeking a motivated PreOP PACU Registered Nurse to join our team. USPI SurgCenter of St. Lucie is a fast paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families. Job Summary The RN Pre-op/PACU is a Registered Nurse that provides quality patient care using the...


  • Port Saint Lucie, FL, United States United Surgical Partners International Full time

    USPI SurgCenter of St. Lucie, is seeking a motivated PreOP PACU Registered Nurse to join our team. SurgCenter of St. Lucie is a fast paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families. Job Summary The RN Pre-op/PACU is a Registered Nurse that provides quality patient care using the nursing...


  • Hialeah, FL, United States Larkin Community Hospital – Palm Springs Campus Full time

    PACU-RN (full-time) Qualifications: * Active Florida RN License * Nursing Degree * BLS Certification * ACLS Certification * PALS Certification * Previous Operating Room Experience Preferred. * Bilingual (Spanish & English) Preferred


  • Tampa, United States TravelNurseSource Full time

    TravelNurseSource is working with Care Team Solutions to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Stuart, Florida, 34994!Pay Information$1,686 per weekAbout The PositionDetails: Must Have 2+ Years of recent Post-Anesthesia experience. Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Discipline: Registered Nurse Start Date: 2024-06-03 Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 8 Hours Day...

  • Registered Nurse

    4 days ago


    Port Charlotte, FL, United States ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte Full time

    Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU Job Description * Student Loan Repayment Up to $20,000 Licensure and Certifications Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement Robust and comprehensive benefit package At ShorePoint Health, we've cultivated an environment that nurtures professional development, promotes a sense of ownership, and naturally empowers every member...


  • Naples, FL, United States Surgical Care Affiliates, LLC Full time

    Registered Nurse Pre Assessment Testing, Part Time - Physicians Day Surgery Center Overview Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and...


  • Hialeah, FL, United States Larkin Community Hospital – Palm Springs Campus Full time

    PACU-RN (full-time)Qualifications: * Active Florida RN License * Nursing Degree * BLS Certification * ACLS Certification * PALS Certification * Previous Operating Room Experience Preferred. * Bilingual (Spanish & English) Preferred