Registered Nurse OR Surgery

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room to support preoperative and postoperative patient care in a fast-paced surgical suite. You will evaluate patients, educate families, prepare patients for surgery, and participate in safety protocols and team rounds.

On-call is required during select non-business hours, and the role may offer a sign-on bonus. The hospital emphasizes collaboration, patient safety, and continuous improvement in a high-volume OR.

Qualifications

• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required within 30 days of start date.
• RN license or eligibility required.
• Associate degree in nursing or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient/family education about procedures and peri-operative process.
• Prepare patient including IV therapy and preoperative meds.
• Assist in surgical site verification and universal protocols.
• Respond to patient emergencies with high-quality care.
• Collaborate with surgeons, techs and nursing team for optimal outcomes.
• Document patient condition changes and care provided.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

PALS

RN License

Education

RN License

Associate Degree

Job description

As a Registered Nurse OR Surgery, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing. This position may be eligible for a Sign-On Bonus.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Position Details:

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for you to have 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 you to do your best work with 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

What you will do in this role:

• 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

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date


• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date


• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date


• (RN) Registered Nurse


• Associate Degree


• 1 year minimum RN OR experience in an Hospital setting

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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

“Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future.”

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
HCA Healthcare

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is located in west Miami-Dade County. Our acute care facility has 417-beds. Our services include trauma, burn, surgical, women’s and children’s services, behavioral health and diagnostic services. We have two full service free-standing ER facilities. HCA Florida Kendall Hospital has received the Distinguished Hospital Award for Overall Clinical Excellence from HealthGrades. This national recognition places us in the top 5% of hospitals for overall clinical quality. We are a Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center certified by the Florida Department of Health. We are verified as a Level I Adult Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons. The hospital is certified by the Joint Commission as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center. We are one of five American Burn Association's verified Burn Centers in the state. With six ACGME accredited Graduate Medical Education programs, we strive to be a leading community-based research hospital. Join our team at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital and experience a dynamic career. One that rewards clinical professionals for their commitment, provides growth opportunities. We encourage you to enjoy a healthy lifestyle outside of work in a diverse and friendly community.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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.