Registered Nurse (Full Time)

Larkin Health System South Miami, FL 33143, US

Registered Nurse (RN) – Ambulatory Surgery

Larkin Community Hospital – South Miami Campus | 704 - Ambulatory Surgery

Location

South Miami, FL

Status / Shift

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Ambulatory Surgery provides professional nursing care to patients receiving outpatient and ambulatory surgical services at Larkin Community Hospital South Miami Campus. The RN is responsible for patient assessment, planning and implementation of nursing care, medication administration, patient education, coordination of services, and evaluation of patient outcomes. The RN works collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure safe, efficient, compassionate, and high-quality patient care in accordance with hospital policies, established nursing standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Position Qualifications/Requirements

Education/Experience

Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) or higher; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Previous professional Registered Nurse experience in an acute-care hospital setting preferred.
Previous perioperative, Operating Room, Surgical Services, or procedural nursing experience.

Licenses/Certifications

Current, active, and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, or a valid multistate Registered Nurse license with current privilege to practice in the State of Florida.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or other hospital-approved provider.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association or other hospital-approved provider.
Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification through the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) preferred.

Skills/Requirements

Strong knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, and standards.
Ability to perform comprehensive and focused patient assessments.
Knowledge of medication administration and safe medication practices.
Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
Strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong patient education and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with physicians, nursing staff, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Ability to prioritize multiple patient-care needs in a fast-paced ambulatory environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Knowledge of infection prevention, patient safety, and confidentiality requirements.
Basic computer proficiency and ability to utilize electronic medical record systems.

Physical Requirements

Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift.
Remain standing during surgical procedures that may last for extended periods.
Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements.
Assist with lifting, transferring, repositioning, and transporting patients.
Push and maneuver beds, stretchers, operating room tables, equipment, and supply carts.
Lift and/or move approximately 50 pounds independently or with appropriate assistance and equipment.
Assist in moving and positioning patients of varying sizes and mobility levels using appropriate patient-handling techniques.
Demonstrate sufficient manual dexterity to safely operate clinical and surgical equipment.
Possess adequate visual and auditory ability to assess patients, observe sterile fields, read monitors and equipment displays, and respond to alarms.
Communicate effectively during routine and emergency situations.
Respond rapidly to changes in patient condition and emergency situations.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; company-paid life/AD&D; voluntary disability and supplemental plans; an Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off (PTO) and Disability Time Off (DTO); and a 401(k) retirement plan with Roth option and employer match.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Larkin Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Larkin Health System is a drug-free workplace.

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