SUMMARY:
- A Registered Nurse is a professional who provides patient care based upon the nursing process; being effectively involved with maintaining the standard of care for assigned patients through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
- The Registered Nurse shall oversee and guide employees that are under his/her supervision.
- The Registered Nurse actively supports and promotes the Center’s Philosophy and mission statement.
- The Registered Nurse is under the direction of the Director of Nursing.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Basic computer knowledge.
REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:
- Has a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
- Experience in an Ambulatory Surgery Center preferred
- CNOR preferred
- Current BCLS certification
- Current ACLS certification or basic EKG or Arrhythmia identification certification preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the Center.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the Center’s policies and procedures.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common injuries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
- Additional languages preferred.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of basic mathematics.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
- Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, medical notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases.
- Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills in the nursing process.
- Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
- Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, coworkers, and other health team members.
