OR RN

HCA Healthcare•Savannah, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Health University Medical Center is seeking an Operating Room Registered Nurse to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care. The role includes evaluating and preparing patients before surgery, educating patients and families about procedures and perioperative care, and monitoring and documenting patient condition and care throughout the shift. The nurse works as part of an interdisciplinary surgical team and applies the nursing process, critical thinking, and evidence-based practices to support patient safety and continuous improvement. The position offers self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, a collaborative surgical-staff culture, ongoing investment in operating-room equipment, and opportunities to share workflow and patient-care suggestions with unit leaders. On-call coverage is required during select non-business hours. No travel or prior experience is required.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) qualification; an associate degree, bachelor's degree, or registered nurse diploma is accepted.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification must be obtained within 30 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, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols in accordance with hospital policy.
Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
Deliver patient-centered care while applying evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with providers, surgeons, surgical technologists, and other interdisciplinary team members.
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 condition changes and care provided.
Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.
Provide on-call coverage during select non-business hours.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and 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.
Flexible spending accounts.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, and 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.