Registered Nurse RN Operating Room

HCA Healthcare; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental/Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Henrico Doctors' Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is interviewing for an Registered Nurse in the Operating Room. The role includes preoperative assessment, patient education, IV therapy, site verification, and collaboration with surgeons and surgical staff.

On-call responsibilities may apply, with a focus on patient safety and evidence-based practice. The hospital emphasizes mentorship, ongoing clinical education, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of a nationwide transfer policy to

Qualifications

• RN license and diploma required.
• BLS certification required within 30 days.
• Experience in operating room or perioperative program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide education to patients and families about the procedure and perioperative process.
• Prepare patients including IV therapy and preoperative medications; ensure surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification and universal protocols (briefing, time‑out, debriefing).
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies and maintain safety.
• Deliver high‑quality, patient-centered care using evidence-based practices and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Consistently apply nursing processes and critical thinking to deliver safe care.
• Assess patient condition throughout shift and document changes and care provided.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment, and follow-up.

Skills

OR experience

Surgical teamwork

Education

RN License (RN)

Registered Nurse Diploma

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $37.12 - $55.68 / hour

Learn more about the benefits offered ( https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards ) for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At Henrico Doctors' Hospital, you’ll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance, you will have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime.

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:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Registered Nurse Diploma
• Required: previous OR experience or completion of a periop program

Benefits

Henrico Doctors' Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Established in 1974, Henrico Doctors' Hospital is a 340-bed community hospital offering cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, physical therapy, women's services and a 24/7 emergency department. Operated by HCA Healthcare, Henrico Doctors' Hospitals consists of three community campuses - Henrico, Parham, and Retreat Doctors' Hospitals along with a free-standing emergency center, Hanover Emergency Center. Envisioned, founded and supported by a group of independent physicians looking to provide high-quality care in an accessible community setting, Henrico Doctors' proudly remains committed to providing patients with the best care possible.

"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

We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse RN Operating Room opening.

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.