The Float RN provides comprehensive nursing support across Pre-Op, OR, and PACU to ensure efficient patient flow and safety. Responsibilities include patient assessment, medication administration, assisting the surgical team, and maintaining sterile environments.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of nursing with a current Registered Nurse license. BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association are required.
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Job description
Job title: FLOAT RN
General summary of duties
Float RN who provides nursing support across Pre Op, OR, and PACU as needed to maintain patient flow, safety, and efficient daily operations.
Essential functions
Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for the pre-operative patient
Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions, abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the patients
Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physician.
Cares and discharges pre-operative patients according to facility policies.
Reviews the pre-operative patient’s chart for accuracy and completeness
Prepares the operating room for surgical procedures, ensuring all equipment and supplies are available and functioning properly
Assists the surgical team by circulating cases and maintaining a sterile and safe environment
Performs surgical time out and verifies patient, procedure, and site according to policy
Communicates effectively with surgeons, anesthesia, and team members during procedures
Documents intraoperative care accurately in the medical record
Monitors patient safety throughout the procedure and responds to changes in patient condition
Ensures proper handling, labeling, and disposition of specimens
Assists with room turnover to maintain efficient case flow
Adheres to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards including AORN and facility policies
Ascertains surgical consent is completed accurately, comparing it to the physician’s order and O.R. schedule
Ascertains all pre-operative (lab work, chest x-ray, EKG, H&P) work up, if applicable is in the chart and reports abnormal findings to the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon prior to the scheduled day of surgery
Reports pertinent pre-operative information to the O.R. nurse
Obtains and labels personal belongings bag and assists patient in proper O.R. dress attire
Registration form and pre-operative worksheet
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Savings Account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Administers pre-operative sedation
An order always precedes the administration of medication
Allergies questioned prior to administration of medication
Intended action and side effects to medications are known
Medication is documented on Pre-Operative worksheet including does time, and method of administration
Functions independently in emergency situations
Displays proficiency in nursing skills with emergency situations
Able to make logical and quick decisions based on sound judgment
Maintain patient and employee privacy and confidential information provided psychological support to patients and/or families
Maintains rapport with physicians and medical departments which provide services to complete to pre-operative work up i.e. (reference lab, outside radiology services)
Maintains competence through continuing education
Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure
Attends all facility in-services
Assists in orientation of new employees as directed
Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment
Reports and labels any malfunctioning or broken equipment
Works within the established facility and departmental safety guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Knowledge of healthcare products, stock rotation procedures, storage systems, inventory supplements, preference card management and credit
Knowledge of medical terminology as related to healthcare products
Knowledge of inventory control procedures
Hands-on, a self-starter with the ability to multi-task, be detailed oriented and possess superior organization and communication skills
Must be able to handle a large volume of detailed work accurately
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Must have superior leadership, communication and organizational skills
Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and handle all supplies
Must have a strong ability to interact with co-workers, vendors, and management on a regular basis and in a pleasant and efficient manner
Ability to perform simple mathematical functions
Ability to perform data entry procedures and both equipment and supply tracking
Education/Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current Registered Nurse License
Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications
Physical/Mental demands
Requires sitting, standing, bending, assisting patients as associated with a surgery center environment.
Environmental/Working conditions
Normal busy environment.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
Life Insurance
PTO
401(k) retirement plan with a company match
And more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
