Operating Room RN: Pre & Postoperative Care

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with match

Education support

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to support preoperative assessment, education, and perioperative care. You will evaluate patients, prepare for surgery, and coordinate with surgeons, staff, and families to ensure safe, efficient care.

Qualifications include RN licensure and a Diploma; the facility emphasizes ongoing education, mutual respect, and a strong benefits package for colleagues across clinical roles.

Qualifications

• BCLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• RN license/credential required.
• Registered Nurse Diploma 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.

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Job description

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to support preoperative assessment, education, and perioperative care. You will evaluate patients, prepare for surgery, and coordinate with surgeons, staff, and families to ensure safe, efficient care.

Qualifications include RN licensure and a Diploma; the facility emphasizes ongoing education, mutual respect, and a strong benefits package for colleagues across clinical roles.