Clinical Nurse- Perioperative Transition Program (PTP): Quarterly Starts

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

6h • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking Registered Nurses to participate in our Perioperative Transition Program (PTP) - OR Training Program! Our PTP Program offers novice RNs an excellent opportunity to develop intra-operative clinical and professional skills. In this comprehensive program, you will participate in both classroom and OR suite-based training, rotating through various surgical procedures while learning both the scrub and circulating role of an O.R. RN. TGH utilizes the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Periop 101: A Core Curriculum combined with dedicated educators and preceptors to train new perioperative nurses in a structured program. RNs selected for this training program will be asked to give a minimum 3-year dedication to OR Nursing at TGH Davis Island Main Campus after successful completion of orientation. Trainees will be placed at either the Davis Island Main Level 1 Trauma OR, 4K Women’s Center OR, Cardiac/Vascular/Transplant OR (CVTOR), or 6K Robotic Center of Excellence OR. Applicants are required to complete an application and attend one of the designated information sessions to be considered for this opportunity. Information sessions will take place at the Valdez Auditorium on the TGH Davis Islands campus on April 23 (6:00–8:00 p.m.) & in the education class room located in the basement on May 13 (8:00-10:00). If you are interested in the program, in person interviews will be conducted during this time.

Requirements

• Florida RN license
• BCLS required

Nice To Haves

• BSN strongly preferred
• 1 – 2 years of Clinical RN experience preferred, but not required
• Previous Surgi-Center experience a plus

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the surgical team, provide clinical nursing care to manage a caseload of surgical patients.
• Perform duties under the direction of the Nurse Leader/Charge Nurse.
• Participate in the implementation of clinical support programs and quality assurance activities to ensure optimal care throughout the healthcare continuum.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level