Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre Op Testing

Tenet; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education opportunities

HSAs / FSAs

EAP

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident & critical illness insurance

Long-term care

Elder & childcare

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

Good Samaritan Medical Center is seeking a registered nurse for pre-operative care. The role focuses on direct and indirect nursing care, coordinating patient plans, and acting as patient advocate throughout the pre-operative experience.

Responsibilities include performing associated duties and ensuring smooth perioperative workflows, with emphasis on patient safety and effective communication with the surgical team.

Qualifications

• Florida RN licensure and active state registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• One year med/surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect pre-operative nursing care.
• Coordinate patient care and advocate for patients.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

Florida RN licensure

Basic Life Support

Job description

Job Shift: Days

Job Type: Full Time

Professional registered nurse gives direct and indirect specialized nursing care to patients while preparing for intra-operative experience. The nurse in the pre-op role coordinates the care of the patient and is the patient advocate throughout the pre-operative experience. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education / Licensure / Certifications

• Florida R.N. licensure
• Basic Life Support

Minimum Experience

One year med/surgical experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking and standing during most of the time on duty.
• Frequent reaching, handling of equipment and supplies.
• Speaking and hearing essential for relaying of information, receiving doctors orders.
• Visual acuity required to work with records and equipment.
• Frequently lifting 30-50 pounds/ repositioning of patients.
• Are to push stretchers to the OR room with patients in attendance to facilitate efficient time management.
• Works beyond scheduled tour of duty in an emergency.
• Maintains a state of health adequate to perform the duties of the job.
• Possible contact to moving mechanical parts.
• Required to make decisions and concentrate – continuously.
• Exposure to temperature extremes – moderate.
• Work environment lighting and noise - varies.
• Exposed to stressful and traumatic situations.
• Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals – varies.

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ABOUT US

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission?

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

ABOUT THE TEAM

Good Samaritan Medical Center (GSMC) is a 333-bed acute care hospital, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, that provides sophisticated, personalized and emergency medical care to Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast with over 100 years of experience. GSMC utilizes some of the latest robotic technologies for robust general surgery procedures including the MAKO and Da Vinci robots. Our cancer center is accredited by the Commission on Cancer, anchored by our state-of-the-art Breast Center.