RN OR SURGERY

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Time away from work programs

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Education support

Wellbeing support

Job summary

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Miami is seeking an RN for the OR SURGERY department. The role requires evaluating patients, providing education, and ensuring safety protocols are followed during surgeries. Candidates must have an Associate Degree, valid CPR certifications, and at least one year of experience in an operating room. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement support, along with mental health resources.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience in the OR in a hospital environment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process.
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation and verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Patient education

Critical thinking skills

Nursing process

Education

Associate Degree

(APRN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or (RN) Registered Nurse

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

As an RN OR SURGERY-days, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn – whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Position Details

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for predictability
• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff
• Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices, and patient positioning for 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

Qualifications you will need

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Associate Degree
• (APRN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or (RN) Registered Nurse
• 1 year minimum experience in the OR in a hospital environment

Benefits

• 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

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