Operating Room RN

Job Description

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Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, you’ll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance, you will have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime.  

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S ign-on bonus available for eligible candidates!  

Job Summary and Qualifications\n

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Position Details: 

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• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for you to have predictability in your schedule 
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• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff 
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• Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for you to do your best work with patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room 
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• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement 
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• On-call is required during select non-business hours 
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What you will do in this role: 

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• Evaluate patients prior to surgery 
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• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
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• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification 
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• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy 
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• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies 
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• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives 
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• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more 
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• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
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• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly 
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• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures 
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What qualifications you will need:\n

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• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
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• (RN) Registered Nurse
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• OR experience required
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Benefits\n

HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

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• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
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• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
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• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
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• 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
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• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
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• 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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Learn more about Employee Benefits

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is a 250 plus-bed acute care facility accredited by the Joint Commission. Since 1983, HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital has provided quality care to the Treasure Coast community. We offer a full range of services including a birthing center, cardiac catheterization lab, cancer care, and breast center. We offer minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, general and vascular surgery. The Orthopedic and Spine Institute offers the latest in orthopedic equipment. This ensures patients have access to high-quality care. HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is a Certified Primary Stroke Center, and an American College of Cardiology accredited Chest Pain Center. The Emergency Room at the main hospital and the freestanding ER at Darwin Square are designed with consideration for special populations such as pediatric and geriatric patients.

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We are located in Port St. Lucie, a city which attracts a vibrant mix of people due to its low crime rate, diverse housing stock, and abundant open space. If you are interested in a dynamic career in a great location, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our team at HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital.

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HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

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Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

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Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

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HCA Healthcaret

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Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Operating Room RN opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.