RN Registered Nurse Operating Room

HCA Healthcare•Bradenton, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Registered Nurse Operating Room provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered perioperative nursing care. The nurse evaluates patients before surgery, prepares them for procedures, educates patients and families, and monitors and documents patient condition and care. The role works closely with providers, surgeons, surgical technologists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team, while applying critical thinking, nursing judgment, technical skills, and evidence-based practices. The hospital supports nurses’ involvement in care and workflow decisions through collaborative relationships with managers, hospital councils, national nursing initiatives, and rounding with unit leaders. Scheduling is self/preferential and posted four weeks in advance. On-call coverage is required during select non-business hours. The role includes access to continued equipment investment and opportunities for skills development and advancement.

Requirements

Florida Registered Nurse license in accordance with state regulations, or appropriate compact licensure; holders of a compact license must obtain an active Florida RN license within 60 days of hire.
Nursing diploma or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Critical-thinking skills, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions.
PC skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous experience in an acute care setting.

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.
Deliver 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 independently provide safe nursing care.
Assess and monitor patient condition throughout the shift and thoroughly document 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 plans.
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.
Onsite day care program and 24-hour employee fitness center.
Continuing education courses and ongoing skills development.