Registered Nurse Peds OR

Ascension; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Counseling and peer support

Spiritual care

Stress management resources

Job summary

The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, FL, is seeking an experienced RN to join the Pediatric Surgery team on the day shift with PRN coverage. You will provide professional nursing care in the operative setting and assist with both scrub and circulating duties to support safe patient care.

Qualifications include Florida RN licensure, a nursing diploma, and certifications such as ACLS/BLS; prior pediatric OR circulating experience and 2+ years in pediatrics

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Florida with active licensure.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program or equivalent licensure.
• ACLS within 6 months; BLS within 1 month.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Pediatric OR experience

OR circulating duties

Education

Florida RN license

Nursing Diploma

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Your future role at a glance

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

• 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.

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