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RN Team Leader PreOp PACU

Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach, FL

Registered Nurse Team Leader PreOp/PACU As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers. Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence. Position Responsibilities · Assesses potential for compromised skin integrity, nutritional deficiencies, functional deficiencies, pain management history and changes in elimination patterns within the patient making environmental changes or referrals as necessary. · Modifies the interview techniques to adequately assess patients by identifying the physical, psychosocial and educational needs common to the age group. · Completes physical assessment including discharge planning and care plan within departmental guidelines/times frames. Assesses patient readiness to learn and provides ongoing patient education, documenting all interventions and outcomes using approved hospital forms. Involves patient/family in developing plan of care and accomplishing outcome goals. Consistently and actively participates with interdisciplinary team. · Prepares the pre-op holding area/PACU appropriately to receive a new admission/transfer, greeting the patient and family upon arrival and placing the appropriate monitoring equipment, applicable to specialty area and/or patient condition. · Evaluates, assesses and documents patient’s hemodynamic response to therapeutic intervention by accurate cardiovascular monitoring. · Evaluates, assesses and documents patient’s cardio-respiratory status including O2 saturation, and cardiac rhythm interpretation. Reports abnormal rhythm to physicians. · Competent in section, care of and discontinuation of catheters, tubes and/or drains (or assisting with the insertion). · Administers medication per physicians’ orders with zero errors, respecting patients’ rights and performing assessment, reassessment, assessing effectiveness and documentation according to hospital policy. · Responds to code blue in department, and initiates CPR. Demonstrates calm, professional manners during a crisis or emergency situation at all times within the patient care environment. · Initiates and maintains intravenous therapy as per hospital policy and infection control guidelines. Safety administers blood and blood products. · Adheres to and complies with all regulatory standards globally to profession and specific to unit, consistent with their scope of practice. · Conducts and documents initial vital signs and admission history, initiates an individualized plan of care, and prioritizes interventions based on patient needs. Ensures the physician is notified within 15 minutes of the patient’s arrival to the procedure area. · Verbalizes understanding of patient diagnosis and plan of care. · Performs 24-hour chart check at the beginning of each procedure. · Performs preoperative and post operative care and instruction for each assigned surgical patient during shift. · Performs ostomy care to include irrigation, appliance usage and reinforcement of teaching. · Plans, presents and documents unit in-service as required. · Aggregates and analyzes PI and RISK initiatives. · Assists Director with scheduling and assures accuracy of daily schedule sheets. · Ensures problem resolution for any issues. · Conducts staff meetings in collaboration with unit director. · Fosters teamwork and builds mutual understanding, respect and confidence among personnel and between departments. · Is responsible for providing leadership and direction for staffing in accordance with the organization goals and objectives and meets changing needs in the area(s) of responsibility. · Collects and interprets data to monitor the department’s performance and improve processes; and when applicable evaluates the outcomes related to the use of clinical practices guidelines. · All other duties assigned. Qualifications · Active FL RN License · BLS Required · ACLS Required · CPAN preferred · Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred · Min. 3 years of experience in PreOp/PACU Benefits We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes: · Health benefits · Life insurance · Long-term disability coverage · Healthcare spending accounts · Retirement plan · Paid time off · Pet Insurance · Tuition reimbursement · Employee assistance program · Wellness program · Free Parking · On-site housing for select positions and more!

Hospice

Part-time

5 months ago

Hospice Clinical Coordinator Registered Nurse On Call

Affinity Hospice Management LLC Miami Gardens, FL

-Weekends : 8 pm - 8 am every Saturday and Sunday -Manageral experience -Bilingual - english/spanish Job Title/Position : Hospice On Call RN Reports To : Clinical Director JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY : The On-Call Hospice RN is responsible for responding to all of the Hospice patient census and their families, as well as handling any referrals or community inquiries outside of office hours (nights, weekends and holidays). The on-call nurse will provide urgent clinical and psychosocial interventions for patients and their families, skilled pain and symptom management and collaboration with providers within and outside of the hospice team to maximize positive patient outcomes. The work of the On-Call Hospice RN provides considerable consideration for independent assessment and judgement in crisis situations, utilizing and consulting with the Hospice Medical Director and administrator on call as indicated. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES : Consistent availability by telephone and email during assigned shifts. Conducts urgent physical and psychosocial assessments of the patient and family during after hours and determines appropriate interventions. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process. Provides skilled nursing care focusing on pain control and symptom management. Provides interim guidance to the patient and family regarding diagnosis, medications, treatments and progress. Documents patient care thoroughly and timely. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical documentation regarding patient's condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate. Communicates and collaborates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required. Works closely with members of the IDG to provide continuity of care and support for the patient and family. Collaborates with vendors to obtain DME, supplies and medications when needed after-hours. Collaborates with the hospital and other community residential staffing to adjust interventions and plans of care as needed. Conducts after hours hospice admissions as necessary. Participates in mandatory meetings as required. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-services. Fulfills the obligation of requested assignments. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS : Understands and is committed to the hospice philosophy of care. Functions effectively as a team member. Holds a comprehensive knowledge of medication, treatment and therapies for pain and symptom management. Visits patients wherever they call home. Consults with physicians, other team members and administrative staff as indicated. Relates to and cares for people from all walks of life in a calm, courteous and professional manner. Maintains client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA laws and company policy. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Maintains current unencumbered license to practice in FLORIDA a as a Registered Nurse. Preferably has two years of experience in hospice, homecare, hospital medical-surgical or oncology nursing. Understands and works within state and federal laws and regulations and nursing scope of practice. Understands documentation requirements and is able to complete documentation in a timely manner. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Must maintain current driver’s license and automobile insurance, providing own transportation. Once an offer of employment is made, it is contingent upon satisfactory references, as requested, and criminal background checks by regulation. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic computer skills, basic math skills and nursing skills per competency checklist. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.