RN First Assistant

AdventHealth; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave (4 weeks)

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Tavares, FL seeks an experienced perioperative nurse for day shift. You will manage OR traffic, support pre/post‑op assessments, and ensure patient safety and privacy. You will collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and staff and help orient new hires.

Responsibilities include monitoring labs and critical data, maintaining instruments and setups, and adhering to regulatory standards while providing compassionate care to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Perioperative nursing knowledge
• Proficiency in acute care nursing
• Experience with computerized documentation systems
• Clear English communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Strong communication and anticipatory skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Assures appropriate traffic control in the operating room.
• Initiates incident reporting when indicated; promotes interdepartmental relations.
• Assists with orientation of new employees and unit coverage as directed.
• Performs specialized nursing care in perioperative settings.
• Assesses pre- and post-operative patients and updates preference cards.
• Performs surgical counts and prepares OR setup.
• Recognizes abnormal data and emergency situations; responds appropriately.
• Maintains patient privacy, safety, and confidentiality.

Skills

Perioperative Nursing

Acute care nursing

Computer proficiency

Documentation systems

English literacy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

1000 WATERMAN WAY

City:

TAVARES

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32778

Job Description:

Assures appropriate traffic control in the operating room.Initiates the incident reporting mechanisms when indicated. Other duties as assigned. Utilizes appropriate channels of communication when initiating change, reporting information or concerns. Promotes and contributes positively to intra and interdepartmental relations. Assists with the orientation of new employees and assumes unit responsibility when delegated by the nursing manager or director. Performs specialized nursing care in all phases of the peri-operative role. Assists with pre‑and postoperative assessment of the patient and updates preference cards as needed. Performs surgical counts per policy and prepares operating room setup. Recognizes abnormal diagnostic laboratory data, blood gas values, radiologic data, and knows the implied significance of each. Recognizes emergency situations and reacts efficiently and appropriately.Assures patients' right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality at all times.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer proficiency [Required]
• Perioperative Nursing [Required]
• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills [Required]
• Previous experience and working knowledge of computerized documentation [Required]
• Ability to stand for long periods of time [Required]
• Ability to consistently demonstrate clear communication skills and strong anticipatory skills [Required]
• Manual dexterity, lifting, pulling, pushing of equipment, heavy instrument sets, and patients [Required]
• Basic RN Nursing skills [Required]
• Circulating skills [Required]
• Scrub skills [Required]
• Fluent in English language, speaking, reading, writing [Required]
• Ability to prepare surgical suites with appropriate instruments, resources, and supplies based on surgeon preference cards [Required]
• Knowledge of instruments, supplies, and equipment utilized for surgical procedures [Required]
• Understanding of the procedures being performed and ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon [Required]
• Strong physician/surgeon relationship skills and team mentality [Required]
• Up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards and requirements [Required]
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking, and comprehending English effectively to carry out job requirements [Required]
• Cognitive, psychomotor, and affective behaviors that demonstrate