Registered Nurse Pre-Op/Pacu

Ambulatory surgery center, specializing in ophthalmology, is seeking a qualified OR Circulator, Pre-Op and PACU nurse to administer diligent care to outpatients via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment. This position offers:

• Per diem on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• No nights, holidays, weekends, or on call
• A friendly, low stress, team oriented working environment
• Competitive pay

Duties:

• Assess patients
• Ensure that operative consents are signed
• Take and record vital signs
• Ensure patient readiness for surgical procedure
• Initiate and discontinue IVs
• Administer medications
• Monitor vital signs
• Document all findings in patient charts
• Answer patient questions and ensure they are comfortable
• Monitor patient condition and report any changes to the physician
• Perform interventions in cases of emergencies

Requirements/Preferences:

• Candidate must possess general clinical competency in acute patient care
• Candidate must demonstrate ability to gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care
• Candidate must be able to work in a fast paced environment while still ensuring high quality patient care
• Previous ambulatory surgery experience is preferred
• Previous ophthalmology experience is preferred but not required
• Must have a current Florida Registered Nurse license and BLS certification
• ACLS preferred but not required

Patient Type:

• Adult and Geriatric

Relocation Assistance Provided:

• No

Working days:

• Tuesday (5:30am-5:30pm)
• Thursday (5:30am-4pm)

Opportunity for extra hours may be available depending on experience and availability. Consistent availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays is required.

Work Remotely

• No

This job is ideal for someone who is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18 – 24 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Perioperative Care

Physical setting:

• Ambulatory surgery center

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably work at 5:30 am every Tuesday and Thursday?

Experience:

• Surgical: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification and or ACLS Certification (Preferred)
• Registered Nurse (RN) (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Melbourne, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person