RN Med Surg Orthopedics

HCA Healthcare • Panama City, FL

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About The Position

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is seeking a compassionate and reliable registered nurse to care for ill, injured, and recovering adults in a patient-centered medical-surgical orthopedic setting. The RN makes clinical assessments and manages treatment autonomously while working collaboratively with the care team. The position offers opportunities to contribute to patient-care decisions through collaborative relationships with the direct manager, hospital councils, and nursing initiatives.

The role includes assessing patients, advocating for patient safety and care, contributing to individualized care plans, and educating patients and families about medications, procedures, and treatments. The nurse also helps ensure effective use of time, supplies, and equipment.

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a 238-bed acute care hospital serving Bay County and surrounding communities. Its services include orthopedic care and joint replacement, cardiac and vascular services, emergency care, and specialized pediatric and neonatal services.

Requirements

• Florida RN license or approved multistate RN license; compact license holders must obtain a Florida license within 60 days after relocation.
• BLS-AHA Provider-issued card within 30 days of start.
• Nursing diploma or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
• NIH Stroke Scale certification within 30 days of employment start date.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• One year of RN experience in an acute care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data relevant to patients’ health or situations.
• Advocate for patients as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues.
• Identify expected outcomes for individualized patient care plans.
• Act as an advocate for patient safety.
• Ensure effective care and use of time, supplies, and equipment.
• Educate patients about medications, procedures, and treatments, and support patients and families throughout their stay.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Wellbeing support, including 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, 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
• Education Level: Associate degree