Clinic RN - Colorectal Surgery

Position Summary

The Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) is tasked with overseeing the medical care given to patients while implementing high standards of care consistent with clinic office and medical policies and procedures.

• Assists physician in all procedures as instructed.
• Collects blood and/or samples as directed using sterile techniques, processes with correct paperwork, and directs to the correct laboratory for processing.
• Sterilizes all equipment/instruments using proper techniques, and uses any other standard equipment used at the clinic.
• Administers all medications as ordered and ensures all documentation is noted, and calls in medications to area pharmacies when requested by physician.
• Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.
• Maintains all stock in treatment rooms and rotates dated medications, supplies, and keeps correct documentation of narcotic drugs and crash cart.
• Performs other duties as requested by area supervisors and area personnel.
• Retains documentation and assessment of patient vital signs, drug allergies, and description of patient complaints on all charts.

• Education:
  
  Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma.
• Work Experience:
  
  None.
• Licensure:
  Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Florida.
• Certification:
  American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card before start date and maintained thereafter.
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
  Ability to pass colorblind testing to perform point‑of‑care (POC) tests requiring color change.

• Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.
• May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces, reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead.
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment up to 90 % of the assigned shift.
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise.
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand‑eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.