Experienced Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room, Full Time, Flex Shift, Job ID # 1850972

Palmetto General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto General Hospital in Florida is seeking a perioperative registered nurse to deliver professional and technical nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. You will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, prepare equipment, and assist physicians during surgeries, while taking emergency calls as assigned.

The role requires a nursing degree, a current Florida RN license, and a current BLS card, with a preference for one year of perioperative experience and strong English

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved nursing program.
• Current BLS card.
• One year perioperative experience preferred.
• Excellent physical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and technical perioperative nursing care.
• Prepare equipment and assist physician during surgical procedures.
• Take emergency calls as assigned; work shifts as needed.

Skills

Nursing care

Perioperative care

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Position Summary:

Delivers professional and technical nursing care to pediatric(>2 years), adolescent, adult and geriatric patients undergoing surgical procedures in collaboration with care directed by the medical staff. Nursing care delivered complies with the objectives and policies of the hospital. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation when delivering surgical nursing care. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards. Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the patient. Prepares equipment and assists physician during surgical procedures. Takes emergency call as assigned by the department head. Works assigned shifts but may be asked to work beyond the regular tour of duty as assigned by the department head or nursing supervisor.

Position Qualification:

Graduate from an approved nursing educational program as defined by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card

One year Perioperative experience preferred

Excellent physical assessment and critical thinking skills

Positive affect, demonstrated leadership and time management skills

Effective oral and written communication skills in the English language

Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to assess/detect changes in human physiological conditions

Ability to perform effectively in a fast paced and stressful environment

Required Licences/Certifications:

Current Florida RN License

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card