Registered Nurse RN Operating Room Full Time Days

UHS•Lakewood Ranch, FL

About The Position

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for its Operating Room. The role provides safe, competent nursing care in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy, with Patient Centered Care serving as the foundation for nursing care. The nurse provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team and demonstrates Service Excellence standards. The schedule is varied, typically 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with call. Candidates with at least one year of hospital-based surgery circulator or surgery-center circulator experience are required; the posting also states a minimum of two years of OR RN experience. Nurses with at least one year of acute-care experience who want to train into the OR are also mentioned. Eligible candidates with two or more years of RN experience may qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, subject to position eligibility and terms. Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is an acute-care hospital serving Lakewood Ranch and surrounding communities. It is accredited by The Joint Commission and provides services including emergency care, general and robotic surgery, maternity care, breast health, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, stroke care, sleep medicine, urology, and wound care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved registered nursing program.
Hold a current active Florida or Compact Nursing License.
Have current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification at the time of hire.
Have a minimum of two years of OR RN experience.
Have at least one year of hospital-based surgery circulator or surgery-center circulator experience.
Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills are required.
ACLS is required by the start date for all nursing units except the nursery; new graduate RNs may obtain it within 90 days of the start date.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of acute-care experience and interest in being trained into the operating room.
Eligible candidates with two or more years of RN experience may qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, subject to position eligibility and terms.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, competent nursing care in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy.
Use Patient Centered Care as the foundation for nursing care.
Provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
Demonstrate Service Excellence standards at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.