Registered Nurse Same Day Surgery

HCA Healthcare • Tallahassee, FL

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About The Position

HCA Florida Capital Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for Same Day Surgery. The role provides preoperative patient assessment, preparation, education, and monitoring, as well as safe, evidence-based nursing care throughout the perioperative process. The nurse works as part of an interdisciplinary surgical team and contributes to patient safety and ongoing improvements in care and workflow.

The position offers self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, mentorship and clinical education opportunities, support for professional certification and education, and collaboration with unit leaders and surgical staff. On-call coverage is required during select non-business hours.

Requirements

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Qualification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse with an associate degree or Registered Nurse diploma.

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.
• 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 patient 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.

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