Walk in Wednesdays at LWRMC

UHS•Lakewood Ranch, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is holding Walk in Wednesdays for candidates seeking on-the-spot interviews for experienced registered nurse, certified nursing assistant, surgical technologist, phlebotomist, radiology technician, and cath lab technician positions. The event begins Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and runs from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Candidates should apply in advance, submit and bring an updated resume, dress in business-casual or professional attire, enter through the main entrance, and proceed to Human Resources. HR will review resumes for minimum qualifications; candidates who qualify will complete an Applicant Screening Form, after which HR will contact the appropriate hiring manager for an interview. Positions are available in Medical Cardiac, Orthopedics, Float Pool, Labor and Delivery, Surgery, ICU, PCU, Laboratory, Radiology, and Cath Lab. Duties and qualifications vary by role. Experienced RNs provide and coordinate patient-centered care; CNAs support patients and unit operations; phlebotomists collect and process specimens; surgical technologists prepare and support operating-room procedures; and radiology and cath lab technicians perform imaging and related technical duties. Lakewood Ranch Medical Center offers a challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive compensation, career development opportunities across UHS and its locations, medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan, tuition reimbursement, a SoFi student loan refinancing program, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements

Registered nurses must graduate from an accredited or NLN-approved RN program; exceptions are subject to management discretion.
Medical Cardiac and Orthopedics RNs: at least 1 year of full-time acute-care RN experience, or 2 years if PRN or part-time.
PCU, ICU, and Float Pool RNs: at least 2 years of recent ICU or PCU critical-care RN experience.
ER RNs: at least 2 years of RN experience; ER experience is preferred.
OBGYN RNs: at least 2 years of women’s or newborn-health RN experience.
Surgery RNs: at least 2 years of surgery, endoscopy, or operating-room RN experience.
Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology RNs: at least 2 years of recent critical-care RN experience in ICU, CCU, CVICU, ER, or IR.
RNs must hold a current active Florida or Compact nursing license and current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS at start date; basic computer skills are required.
Additional RN certifications by unit: ACLS for nursing units/departments except Newborn Nursery within 90 days of start; NRP for Women’s Center (OB/GYN and Newborn Nursery) within 90 days; NIH for ICU/PCU within 90 days (new graduate RNs); and NIH, PALS, and crisis intervention/de-escalation training for ER within 90 days. PACU requires PALS within 90 days. Cath Lab requires at least 2 years of recent critical-care experience in ICU, CCU/CVICU, Emergency Department, or Cath Lab if experienced.
CNAs must have a high school education or equivalent, CNA certification, and current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS at start date. Basic computer, communication, interpersonal, and customer-service skills are required. Emergency Room CNAs require CPI within 6 months.
Phlebotomists must have a high school education or equivalent and demonstrate communication, interpersonal, basic computer, and customer-service skills.
Surgical technologists must have a high school diploma or GED, current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS at start date, and surgical technologist certification.
Radiology and cath lab technicians must complete formal training at an AMA-approved school and have at least 2 years of experience; current active Florida state licensure and role-specific credentials are required.
Radiology: CRT and ARRT (R) required.
Interventional Radiology: CRT and ARRT (R) required; ACLS within 90 days of start date.
CT: CRT and ARRT (R) required.
Nuclear Medicine: CRT and NMTCB required.
MRI: CRT and ARRT (R) required; ARMRIT is accepted.
Ultrasound: ARDMS (RVT) required.
Cath Lab: CRT and ARRT (R) or equivalent required; ACLS within 90 days of start date.
Electrophysiology: the posting lists preferred credentials but does not state a required credential.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a unit secretary, nursing assistant, medic, or EMT/paramedic for CNAs.
At least 3 months of active phlebotomy experience.
Phlebotomy certification from a phlebotomy program.
At least 1 year of surgical technologist experience.
ARRT (R)(CT) for Radiology.
ARRT (VIR), (CV), (CI), or (RCIS) for Interventional Radiology.
ARRT (CT) for CT and Nuclear Medicine.
ARRT (R)(MR) for MRI.
CRT and ARRT (R) for Ultrasound.
(CI) or (RCIS) for Cath Lab.
(CI), (RCES), or (RCIS), and ARRT (R), for Electrophysiology.
Advanced imaging experience in CT, MRI, CI, or VIR.
ER experience for ER RNs.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans and provide patient-centered nursing care.
Coordinate treatment, education, discharge planning, and care transitions with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
Monitor patient conditions, administer treatments and medications, and use critical thinking to support timely interventions and positive outcomes.
Document care in electronic health records and use technology and evidence-based practices to support quality and patient safety.
Advocate for patients and families and promote communication, teamwork, education, and a safe healing environment.
Provide CNA support with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination, comfort, and age-appropriate care while maintaining patient dignity and safety under RN direction.
Document patient information, vital signs, treatments, intake and output, and medical records using electronic systems and maintain HIPAA compliance.
Communicate with clinical teams, patients, and families; report changes in condition; and support unit operations.
Maintain a safe, organized care environment through fall and infection prevention, equipment and supply management, patient transport, and adherence to hospital procedures.
Prioritize tasks, assist with admissions and discharges, perform approved competencies, and support patient flow and team-based care.
Collect specimens accurately and maintain a venipuncture success rate above 95%.
Verify patient identity and ensure timely, accurate specimen labeling and documentation.
Use laboratory information systems for order entry, specimen verification, and report distribution; follow safety, infection-control, and quality-assurance procedures.
Support laboratory operations through schedule flexibility, teamwork, and required training and competencies.
Prepare operating rooms, instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures.
Maintain sterile technique and aseptic practices throughout surgery.
Anticipate surgeon needs and provide intraoperative support, including instrument handling, tissue exposure, and surgical-site visualization.
Perform and document sponge, needle, and instrument counts; assist with patient positioning, specimen management, OR safety, and room turnover.
Perform diagnostic imaging procedures across modalities and specialties while ensuring image quality, patient safety, and radiation protection.
Support radiologists, manage procedure documentation, complete quality-control activities, and comply with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Assess patients and provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan, including safe administration of contrast and medications within scope of practice.
Maintain medical records and required forms and reports, and ensure appropriate exam scheduling, charging, and PACS documentation.
Support department operations, continuing education, and on-call coverage while demonstrating technical expertise and regulatory compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive compensation
Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations and subsidiaries
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription drug plan
Generous paid time off
401(k) with company match
Discounted stock plan
Tuition reimbursement
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Employee Assistance Program