*Experienced Operating Room RN - Full-Time - Sarasota*

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off from day one

Tuition Reimbursement

Certification Incentives

Discounted medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in Sarasota is seeking a skilled Operating Room nurse to join our 36-suite facility. You will work in a patient-centered team with anesthesia and multiple specialties, providing high-quality perioperative care.

Flexible shifts are available (7:00-3:30, 7:00-5:30, 9:00-21:30). Requires OR experience, BLS, and potential ACLS/PALS. BSN recommended within five years for ASN candidates.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Operating Room nurse.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• ACLS recommended for experienced RNs.
• PALS recommended for experienced RNs.
• Completion of PeriOp 101 for those new to the OR.
• Successful completion of multi-specialty orientation.
• BSN required within 5 years of hire for ASN candidates.

Skills

Operating room nursing

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

BSN (within 5 years for ASN candidate)

Job description

Department

Operating Room

Job Summary

Welcome to our Operating Room Department!

We provide professional and skilled surgical care to patients using the “patient centered care” model of SMHCS (policy 126.054) in accordance with the ANA Standards of Professional Practice, and with the AORN guidelines for Perioperative Practice. We are a 36 OR suite unit with numerous specialties that you can work in.

Operating Room:

Patient Population: patients with elective, urgent, and emergent need for a surgical intervention. Routine to traumatic diagnoses requiring complex nursing assessment skills and care including but not limited to:

• Any trauma related fractures or orthopedic abnormalities requiring surgical intervention or traction application, splinting, casts, or other skeletal immobilization.
• Acute Traumatic Brain Injuries.
• Cardiac and Thoracic interventions.
• Acute General Surgical care.
• GYN, GU, Robotic, Oncology, Orthopedic, Podiatry, ENT, Vascular, and Plastics.
• Work in state of the art facility, across the surgical suites.
• Working with Anesthesia and an inter-disciplinary team focused on excellence in patient care.

*Opportunities for Experienced Nurses*

• Individualized orientation.
• Cross-trained in all Specialty areas.
• Opportunities for paid certification and incentivized pay including but not limited to Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR).
• PeriOp 101 Certificate of Completion.
• Tools for CNOR Certification.
• Career Ladder for advancement to Nurse in Professional Development, Specialty Lead, Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Manager.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Work Days/Shifts/Times (8, 10, and 12 hour shifts)

Salary Details:

Hourly rate is determined by years of worked experience as an RN, education level, and internal equity within organization. Minimum rate starting at $36.75, max of salary range is $56.85. In addition to hourly rate, if candidate holds an approved certification position qualifies for certification pay of $1.50.

Shift needed currently:

This position requires flexibility to work varying shifts based on departmental needs. Current shifts available include:

• 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Required Qualifications

• Requires previous experience working as an Operating Room Nurse
• Require excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Require basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) recommended for experienced RNs.
• PALS (Pediatric Life Support) recommended for experienced RNs.
• Completion of PeriOp 101 for those new to the OR.
• Successful completion of multi-specialty orientation.
• BSN requirement within 5 years of date of hire for the ASN candidate

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer certification in nursing specialty area.

Preferred Education

BSN: Bachelor of Science Nursing

Required Licenses and Certifications

• BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
• FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License

Preferred Licenses and Certifications

• ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Additional Details

This position requires flexibility to work varying shifts based on departmental needs. Current shifts available include:

• 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM

24/7/365 Workplace

Work Days/Shifts/Times (8, 10, and 12 hour shifts)

• Night Shift
• Call
• o Call is required for Full-time and part-time positions.
• 2 hour Stay Late (after shift)
• 24-36 hours of call per 4 week pay period.
• Opportunity to give call away, or work overtime.

The Benefits of High-Quality Care:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Start earning PTO on day one of employment
• Self-Scheduling through timecard system
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Certification Incentives
• Discounted medical, prescription, dental, vision plans both full and part time employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts (pre-tax dollars)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance for those who quality (both short and long term)
• Retirement savings Plan: 403b
• Discounted Child care & Before and After school Program and Summer Camp! (Sarasota Campus)
• Free Parking
• On Campus discounted dining
• Free Wellness Screening
• Wellness Programs
• Referral Programs
• Advancement and growth opportunities for those hard-working high performers!
• Work side by side with our amazing team players!

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/