Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.

Full Time: Monday -Friday (8:00am-4:30pm)

* Takes accurate patient medical history and vitals as requested.

* Arranges operative schedule, surgical assistants and special anesthesia needs as per physicians orders.

* Provides preoperative teaching to patients.

* Assists physician with procedures and treatments (aspirations, injections, wound treatments, dressing changes, etc.) reassuring patient during procedure.

* Evaluates traction or brace containment devices as necessary. Removes staples and sutures on all postoperative patients.

* Obtains required consents from patient.

* Documents accurately and timely in patients record, all treatment/procedures done and initials documentation.

* Prepares preoperative charts and obtains specific medical orders from internist when necessary.

* Checks for completion of preoperative orders, labs and medical evaluations. Informs physician of any patient problem/contradictions using appropriate judgment as to the urgency of the situation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure :

* Registered nurse in the State of Florida.

* Current BLS Required

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