Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative
Orlando Health
Orlando, FL

Perioperative Control Desk Liaison (RN) - ORMC PACU - Full Time / Second Shift

Position Summary Coordinates all activities with the surgery schedule, ensuring that 100% of all surgery patient procedures are completed timely and efficiently. Two (2) years current PACU RN experience required. ORLANDO HEALTH ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Centers in Central Florida. The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a "Best Hospital" in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet Recognition, the gold standard for nursing's contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence. Orlando Health ORMC is the flagship hospital of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we provide care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you. Orlando Health is one of Florida's most comprehensive private, not-for-profit healthcare systems providing access to nearly two million Central Florida residents and has provided care for more than 4,600 international visitors annually. Our physician practices, diagnostic centers, hospitals and advanced medical treatments and procedures, along with our highly qualified team of medical specialists, have distinguished Orlando Health as a healthcare leader. We are one of Central Florida's largest employers with more than 15,000 employees and nearly 3,000 affiliated physicians supporting our philosophy of providing a continuum of care that revolves around patients' needs. As a leading healthcare resource, providing world-class medical care as well as training our future healthcare providers, Orlando Health will continue to foster growth and development throughout the region for generations to come. We are looking for talented individuals to be part of our team. Responsibilities Liaison with the OR for move-ups, cases that are overbooked and need all subsequent cases called, etc. The liaison makes those phone calls and coordinates with both units. Checking consents for all 1st round patients daily (and as needed throughout the day) Assisting with changes to procedures, updating panels, fixing consents as needed Facilitates "day before confirmation calls" Ideally will connect with each physician/service line office to learn how they do confirmation calls, streamline this process and hand off again to the offices once the process is solid Assist with patients going directly to the OR, bypassing pre-op. Can go to the floor to help obtain consents, locate proxy, ensure patient has all necessary items to go to surgery (H&P update, site marking, consents, clearances, etc.) Ensure next day first cases are ready to go (fixing consent/booking errors, locate notes, ensure clearances have been obtained, make note of labs that are out of range, etc) This will hopefully expand to looking at more than the first cases for the next day, and will involve looking at each of the scheduled cases Call patients and/or offices for any issues (patient late, stated they were canceling, etc) During downtime will help float and call reports in pre-op Qualifications Education/Training Must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) within 36 months of placement. Licensure/Certification Current license in the State of Florida. Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider Certification and appropriate Advanced Life Support, if required by individual facility. Experience Two (2) years current PACU RN experience required. Education/Training Must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) within 36 months of placement. Licensure/Certification Current license in the State of Florida. Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider Certification and appropriate Advanced Life Support, if required by individual facility. Experience Two (2) years current PACU RN experience required. Liaison with the OR for move-ups, cases that are overbooked and need all subsequent cases called, etc. The liaison makes those phone calls and coordinates with both units. Checking consents for all 1st round patients daily (and as needed throughout the day) Assisting with changes to procedures, updating panels, fixing consents as needed Facilitates "day before confirmation calls" Ideally will connect with each physician/service line office to learn how they do confirmation calls, streamline this process and hand off again to the offices once the process is solid Assist with patients going directly to the OR, bypassing pre-op. Can go to the floor to help obtain consents, locate proxy, ensure patient has all necessary items to go to surgery (H&P update, site marking, consents, clearances, etc.) Ensure next day first cases are ready to go (fixing consent/booking errors, locate notes, ensure clearances have been obtained, make note of labs that are out of range, etc) This will hopefully expand to looking at more than the first cases for the next day, and will involve looking at each of the scheduled cases Call patients and/or offices for any issues (patient late, stated they were canceling, etc) During downtime will help float and call reports in pre-op