Registered Nurse Operating Room

HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Education assistance and scholarships

Job summary

HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and entails evaluating patients before surgery, delivering education, and ensuring optimal patient safety standards within the Operating Room.

Candidates must hold a Florida RN license and preferably have at least 1 year of experience in an acute care environment. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including support for education and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license required.
• 1+ years of RN experience in an acute care environment preferred.
• NIH Stroke Scale required within 30 days of employment.
• BCLS Instructor required within 30 days of start date.
• ACLS Provider issued card required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education on procedures.
• Participation in surgical site verification and emergency responses.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Skills

Florida RN license

1+ years of RN experience in acute care

Clinical critical thinking

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

American Heart Association ACLS

PALS certification

Perioperative experience

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Associate Degree

BSN

Job description

Job Summary & Qualifications

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us!

Position Details

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for predictability in your schedule
• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff
• Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for optimal patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement
• On-call is required during select non‑business hours

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
• Act as an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – including 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

Qualifications

• Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license required. Compact license holders have 60 days to obtain the Florida license after relocation.
• 1+ years of RN experience in an acute care environment preferred
• Registered Nurse Diploma, or Associate Degree, BSN is preferred
• NIH Stroke Scale must be obtained within 30 days of employment start
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of start
• American Heart Association ACLS Provider issued card required within 6 months of employment start date
• Minimum 1 year previous perioperative experience
• CNOR preferred
• PALS – American Heart Association PALS Provider issued card required within 6 months

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.