*Hiring Pre-Operative Registered Nurses-Sarasota*
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System seeks an RN for the Pre- Operative Care Unit to deliver professional nursing care in a high‑quality acute setting. You will work under the SMHCS nursing practice model and ANA standards, ensuring patient safety and effective preoperative processes.
The role requires starting IVs, administering preoperative meds, and providing patient and family education within a structured orientation and growth path.
Qualifications
- BLS certification through AHA or American Red Cross.
- ACLS required within six months of hire and maintained thereafter.
- BSN required within 5 years of date of hire for ASN candidates or equivalent.
- Basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care in an acute clinical setting per nursing practice model and ANA standards.
- Start and monitor IVs; administer preoperative medications; deliver preoperative instructions.
- Assess admission criteria and preoperative preparation for surgical patients.
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Provides professional nursing care to patients and families in an acute clinical care environment, guided by the SMHCS nursing professional practice model and in accordance with the ANA's Standards of Professional Practice.
Pre Operative Care Unit
Provides professional nursing care to patients and families in an acute clinical care environment, guided by the SMHCS nursing professional practice model and in accordance with the ANA's Standards of Professional Practice.
To establish criteria for admission, preoperative preparation, and assessment of surgical patients prior to surgical procedure and to ensure patient safety. Provides professional and skilled nursing care to patients in an acute, clinical care environment guided by the SMHCS nursing professional practice model and in accordance with the ANA standards of professional practice. The nurse is responsible for starting and monitoring IVs, administering pre-operative medications, and performing pre-operative instruction.
Fulltime: M-F, 05:30-14:00 (5:30am-2:00pm)
FT, PT, and PRN positions available
- BLS (Basic Life Support) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Require Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within six (6) months of hire and maintain throughout employment.
- BSN requirement within 5 years of date of hire for the ASN candidate
- Require basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.
Hourly rate is determined by years of worked experience as an RN, education level, and internal equity within organization. Minimum rate starting at $32.50, max of salary range is $51.10. In addition to hourly rate, if candidate holds an approved certification position qualifies for certification pay of $1.50.
- Preceptor
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 6-8 week training process
- Customized Orientation
- Peer Interviews
- Certification incentive
- BLS (Basic Life Support) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Require Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within six (6) months of hire and maintain throughout employment.
- Require basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.
Require graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a diploma program. For new hires after 2012, Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing (BSN) is required within specified timeframe as outlined in the New Hire BSN Agreement policy (126.045).
- Require successful completion of Annual Orthopedic Education Requirements upon hire and then annually as outlined in the Orthopedic Program(s) Education Plan.
- Prefer certification in nursing specialty area.
BSN: Bachelor of Science Nursing
BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License
ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Fulltime: M-F, 05:30-14:00 (5:30am-2:00pm)
Every day, our patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System receive a first‑class experience in care from a team on a mission to deliver the highest level of care in America. In the process of rising to that challenge, one by one, our people are finding their purpose and feeling their impact. Now it is your turn to see yourself here.
- Highest 5-Star rating from Medicare for quality and safety
- Straight "A's" for Patient Safety
- SMH is also listed among U.S. News “Best Hospitals for Maternity” for 2021-2022; the only hospital in the region to make the list.
- One of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals, 40 Top Teaching Hospitals and 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital
- Listed among U.S. News' 50 Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation Services and Specialized Urology Care, 2022 - 2023
- Forbes' Best Employers for Women
- Named among the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek, 2019-2022
Our commitment to becoming the best community hospital and health care system means providing the best possible benefits to our people. Some highlights:
- Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
- Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
- Bereavement Leave
- Free Parking
- On Campus Dining w/a 10% discount
- Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
- Direct Deposit
- Free Wellness Screening
- Free confidential counseling services
- Employee Discount Programs
- Recognition Programs
- Referral Programs
- Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!
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/
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