NURSE PRACTITIONER (APRN)- Surgical Services

Wellington Regional Medical Center; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Health plans (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

Educational assistance

Student loan refinancing program

Career development across UHS

Online learning catalog

Job summary

Wellington Regional Medical Center in Wellington, FL is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (APRN) for Surgical Services. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week with full benefits and requires ARNP certification and an active Florida license.

The Surgical Services NP will assist in the operating room, provide preoperative and postoperative care, and collaborate with surgeons and the care team to ensure high-quality, cost-effective patient outcomes. Join a team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Certified ARNP by the Florida State Board of Nursing (BSN, MSN).
• Current ARNP license in Florida.
• BLS certification by American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification by American Heart Association.
• At least 1 year of OR experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• CNOR preferred.
• RNFA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide intraoperative first assisting and postoperative care.
• Support surgical team with patient care plans in the OR.
• Coordinate preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care.

Skills

OR experience

Basic computer skills

CNOR preferred

RNFA preferred

Education

BSN

MSN

ARNP license Florida

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Nurse Practitioner (APRN)- Surgical Services

This opportunity is a full time with 40 hours a week. Full Benefits

Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida.

It is a 235-bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., a highly respected healthcare management organization.

Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves.

The Surgical Services Nurse Practitioner is a clinical expert in the management of individuals and groups of surgical patients. He / she will manage resources to attain high-quality, cost-effective care ensuring continuity between clinical practice and standards of care. The Surgical Services Nurse Practitioner has acquired knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to provide the surgical team with assistance within the Operating Room and other similar settings. The development of specific technical skills enables the Surgical Services Nurse Practitioner to assist the surgeon with specific intraoperative procedures. The scope of practice includes utilization of nursing process in performing comprehensive preoperative patient care management, intraoperative surgical first assisting and postoperative patient care management. Intraoperatively, Surgical Services Nurse Practitioner functions interdependently with the surgeon and applies knowledge, skill, and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation that yields optimal results for the patient. The Surgical Services NP possesses a wealth of knowledge concerning applicable standards, guidelines, and regulations and uses this knowledge to analyze, direct and facilitate the preoperative, intra operative, and postoperative phases of superior surgical patient care. The Surgical Services NP may interview clients, obtain and record health histories, perform physical and development assessments, order appropriate diagnostic test, diagnose health problems, manage the health care of those clients for which he/she has been educated, provide health teaching and counseling, initiate referrals and maintain health records. The Surgical Services NP works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and all other health care disciplines utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Must be willing to cross train and float to meet the needs of the institution.

We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all.

Service excellence is a part of all we do at Wellington Regional Medical Center. Our team is guided and held accountable by the following core standards:

• Treat everyone as a guest by making a good first impression, anticipating needs and displaying service recovery skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism and excellence by looking professional, taking responsibility for our actions and delivering excellence in our everyday work.
• Practice teamwork by actively participating in decision-making and process improvement, communicating effectively and focusing on the problem/issue, not the person.

If our core standards inspire you, Wellington Regional Medical Center is a place where your career can grow.

Here, safety is more than a priority—it’s our guiding value, and we’re committed to achieving zero preventable harm. We do what’s right, learn from every experience, and create a supportive environment where every team member can thrive.

Join us and become part of a community committed to excellence where caring for one another is at the heart of everything we do.

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As a Wellington Regional Medical Center employee, you will be part of a first-class organization offering:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Educational Assistance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Certified as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner by the Florida State Board of Nursing, BSN, MSN
• Current ARNP license in the state of Florida
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
• Current American Heart Association ACLS Certification
• Previous OR experience (minimum 1 year)
• Basic computer skills
• CNOR Preferred
• RNFA Preferred

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 335 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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