Open Heart Surgery RN — Flexible Scheduling & Sign-On Bonus

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work programs

Retirement resources

Education support

Job summary

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Open Heart Surgery to evaluate patients pre-operatively and provide education on peri-operative care. You will prepare patients, manage IV therapies, medications, and verify surgical sites in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires Florida RN licensure or a compact license with 60 days to obtain Florida registration, a basic life support certification within 30 days, and an Associate Degree in

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (AHA) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license required. Compact license holders have 60 days to obtain the Florida license after relocation.
• Associate Degree in Nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process.
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Open Heart Surgery to evaluate patients pre-operatively and provide education on peri-operative care. You will prepare patients, manage IV therapies, medications, and verify surgical sites in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires Florida RN licensure or a compact license with 60 days to obtain Florida registration, a basic life support certification within 30 days, and an Associate Degree in