RN Surgical Services OR

HCA Healthcare•Gainesville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Surgical Services OR provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care before, during, and around surgical procedures. The nurse evaluates patients prior to surgery, prepares them for procedures, educates patients and families, and participates in surgical safety protocols. The role involves collaboration with providers, surgeons, surgical technologists, and other members of an interdisciplinary team, as well as applying the nursing process, critical thinking, clinical judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver care. The position requires on-call availability during select non-business hours, with a 30-minute callback timeframe. Scheduling is posted four weeks in advance, with self/preferential scheduling.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN).
Registered Nurse Diploma.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
On-call availability with a 30-minute callback timeframe during select non-business hours.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
Provide patient and family education about procedures and the peri-operative process.
Prepare patients for surgery, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
Participate in surgical site verification, briefings, time-outs, debriefings, and universal protocols according to hospital policy.
Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate 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 deliver safe nursing care.
Assess patient condition, monitor patients 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.
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.
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.
Adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.