Registered Nurse Peds OR

Ascension; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension's Studer Family Children's Hospital at Sacred Heart in Pensacola is seeking an experienced RN to deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting for pediatric procedures. You will perform scrub and circulating duties, prepare rooms, and support the surgical team throughout the perioperative period.

Florida RN licensure with BLS/ACLS, and prior pediatric OR experience are required. This day shift/PRN role offers a collaborative environment within a trusted Catholic health

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing required.
• Florida RN license must be active at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting for pediatric procedures.
• Perform scrub functions including instrument and supply handling during procedures.
• Perform circulating functions: monitor, record, and communicate patient condition, manage perioperative nursing care.
• Directly assist the operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure.
• Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.

Skills

Scrub nursing

Circulating nursing

Patient monitoring

Intraoperative care

Education

Florida RN license

BLS/ACLS certification

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Pensacola, FL
• Facility: The Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart
• Department: Pediatric Surgery
• Schedule: Day Shift | PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.
• Perform scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
• Perform circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
• Directly assists operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.
• Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida required. Credentialed from State Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

One or more of the following:

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences

• Previous OR circulating experience.
• At least 2 years of pediatric experience.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.