Endo RN

HCA Healthcare•Savannah, GA

13h

About The Position

The Special Procedures Registered Nurse works collaboratively with the healthcare team to protect, promote, and optimize health; prevent illness and injury; alleviate suffering through diagnosis and treatment of human responses; and advocate for individuals and families. The RN incorporates creative factors from Watson’s theory into practice and follows hospital policies, the Georgia Nurse Practice Act, professional nursing standards, the Code of Ethics for Nursing, and the institution’s nursing philosophy and Professional Practice Model. The role also requires compliance with Memorial Health’s Compliance Program and Code of Business Practices, including reporting perceived or actual non-compliance. The position provides patient-centered perioperative care, including pre-surgery assessment and preparation, patient and family education, monitoring, documentation, and response to emergencies. Nurses work as part of an interdisciplinary surgical team. Self/preferential scheduling is posted four weeks in advance. On-call work is required during select non-business hours.

Requirements

Registered Nurse credential; an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or registered nurse diploma is accepted.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date.
No prior experience required.
No travel required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
Educate patients and families about the procedure and perioperative process.
Prepare patients for surgery, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
Participate in surgical site verification, briefing, time-out, debriefing, and universal protocols according to hospital policy.
Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
Provide high-quality, patient-centered care while applying evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with providers, surgeons, surgical technologists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to deliver safe nursing care independently.
Assess patients, monitor their condition throughout the shift, and thoroughly document changes and care provided.
Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.
Comply with the organization’s compliance policies and report perceived or actual non-compliance.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.