As the largest hospital system in Central Florida and the busiest hospital in the nation, Florida Hospital cares for more than one million patients a year. With 7 campuses throughout the Orlando area and a total of 1776 beds, Florida Hospital offers a wide range of health services for the entire family and has been recognized as one of America's Best Hospitals for the sixth consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report. Employees at Florida Hospital enjoy more than high-tech equipment, breakthrough medical programs, and visionary leadership. Our serene, patient-centered environment offers a balanced, spiritual setting-one consistent with our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ.
RN- PACU Unit .Florida Hospital East Orlando •Per Diem •Days
Unit Description:
The PACU Unit is a part of a multidisciplinary team caring for Phase I post anesthesia patients. Scope of practice is Pediatrics through Geriatric level of care. The Florida Hospital PACU unit is comprised of a caring multidisciplinary team of nurses, physicians and support staff to meet the needs of patients.
Job description: The RN is a registered professional nurse who is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care to age specific groups that have received anesthetic agents for surgical procedures or anesthesia interventions. Must be able to identify individualize plan of care through the use of APIE. Performs treatments, administers medication and verify doctor’s orders correctly. Cross Train to pre-op holding is required. Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department. Actively participate in outstanding customer service and accept responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
Job Requirements:
•One year experience in PACU, ICU or PCU
•PALS
•Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
•Must be a graduate of a school of nursing
•Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Florida or actively pursuing reciprocity from another state. For more information on RN licensure in the state of Florida please visit http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Mqa/nursing/ap_licensure-RN-LPN.pdf
