Registered Nurse Operating Room RN

HCA Healthcare • Kissimmee, FL

3d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Operating Room provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered perioperative nursing care. The nurse evaluates patients before surgery, prepares them for procedures, monitors their condition, responds to emergencies, and documents care and changes in condition. The role includes educating patients and families, participating in surgical safety protocols, and working with an interdisciplinary surgical team. Nurses are encouraged to contribute to patient-care and workflow improvements through collaborative relationships with managers, unit leaders, hospital councils, and nursing initiatives.

The position offers self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance. On-call coverage is required during selected non-business hours. The hospital describes a culture of mutual respect and collaboration and ongoing investment in operating room equipment and workflow.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN).
• Registered Nurse Diploma.
• 1–2 years of required experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

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 according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver patient-centered care while applying evidence-based practices and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team that includes providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists.
• Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to deliver safe nursing care independently.
• Assess and monitor patients throughout the shift and thoroughly document changes in condition and care provided.
• Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.
• Participate in on-call coverage during selected non-business hours.

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, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• 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.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree