RN OR PRN

HCA Healthcare • Miami, FL

11d

About The Position

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is hiring a registered nurse for its operating room on a PRN basis. The RN evaluates patients before surgery, prepares them for procedures, provides education to patients and families, and delivers safe, patient-centered perioperative care. The nurse works with an interdisciplinary surgical team and applies the nursing process, critical thinking, technical skills, and evidence-based practices throughout the patient’s care.

Scheduling is posted four weeks in advance, with self/preferential scheduling. The role includes on-call coverage during selected non-business hours. The hospital emphasizes collaboration among surgical staff, investment in surgical equipment, and opportunities for staff to contribute suggestions for improving care and workflow.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
• Associate degree.
• One year of RN operating room experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of the employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of the employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Educate patients and families about procedures and the 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 deliver safe nursing care.
• Assess patients, monitor their 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 coverage.
• 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 and 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree