Surgical First Assistant RN Elevate OR Care

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, a 221-bed acute care facility in Sanford, FL, seeks a dynamic First Assist RN to support our surgical teams in the operating room. The role focuses on assisting surgeons, ensuring patient safety, and coordinating perioperative care in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate holds an ADN/ Diploma in Nursing with a Florida RN license and relevant perioperative credentials; CNOR and RNFA are required, with 5+ years' experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing required.
• Florida RN license and/or approved multistate license; compact license holders have 60 days to Florida.
• BCLS and ACLS required within specified timelines.
• PALS or related course within 60 months of start date.
• CNOR and RNFA required.
• Minimum 5 years perioperative nursing experience or completion of Perioperative Nursing course.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in emergency procedures as well as elective and scheduled cases.
• Serve as a liaison between the surgical team and the patients' families.
• Assess patients before, during, and after surgery and maintain a sterile operating room.
• Perform count procedures to protect patient from retained objects and ensure correct site.
• Perform interventions to maintain patient systems and balances during surgery.
• Involve patient in decisions affecting post perioperative plan of care and rehabilitation.

Skills

First Assist RN

RN license

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

CNOR

RNFA

Perioperative nursing 5+ yrs

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing

Job description

HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, a 221-bed acute care facility in Sanford, FL, seeks a dynamic First Assist RN to support our surgical teams in the operating room. The role focuses on assisting surgeons, ensuring patient safety, and coordinating perioperative care in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate holds an ADN/ Diploma in Nursing with a Florida RN license and relevant perioperative credentials; CNOR and RNFA are required, with 5+ years' experience preferred.