Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre Op Testing

Good Samaritan Medical Center; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Healthcare savings accounts

Job summary

Good Samaritan Medical Center is seeking a Professional Registered Nurse for the pre-operative role. You will coordinate care, advocate for patients, and deliver direct and indirect specialized nursing care before surgery.

The position requires Florida RN licensure and BLS, with a preference for at least one year of med/surgical experience. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and efficient time management, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Florida RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year med/surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect specialized nursing care to pre-op patients.
• Coordinate care and advocate for patients throughout the pre-operative experience.
• Assist with intra-operative preparation and related duties as assigned.

Skills

Direct patient care

Patient advocacy

Care coordination

Pre-operative care

Education

Florida RN licensure

BLS Certification

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.

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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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? Bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters! At Good Samaritan Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

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. Join our team!