Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room, Full Time, Day Shifts

Surgical Nurse

Delivers professional and technical nursing care to pediatric (>2 years), adolescent, adult and geriatric patients undergoing surgical procedures in collaboration with care directed by the medical staff. Nursing care delivered complies with the objectives and policies of the hospital. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation when delivering surgical nursing care. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards. Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the patient. Prepares equipment and assists physician during surgical procedures. Takes emergency call as assigned by the department head. Works assigned shifts but may be asked to work beyond the regular tour of duty as assigned by the department head or nursing supervisor.

Position Qualification:

• Graduate from an approved nursing educational program as defined by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
• One-year Perioperative experience, preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Current Florida RN License
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association

What Should I Know About Hialeah Hospital?

Our 378-bed acute care hospital opened in 1951 to serve the Hialeah, Florida community. Our team is committed to honoring the trust that our patients place in us by providing compassionate, safe, high-quality care in the right place, and at the right time.

Hialeah Hospital has been honored to receive a number of awards and designations for our superior health care services, including:

Cardiac:

American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines - Heart Failure Gold Plus Award, 2018

American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines - Target Stroke Gold Plus Award, 2018

Bariatric:

American College of Surgeons/American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - MBSAQIP Accredited Center

BCBS " Blue Distinction Specialty Care Bariatric Surgery, January 2018

Neurology:

Advanced Primary Stroke Center Re-accreditation, April 2018

Women's Services:

American College of Radiology granted Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Re-accreditation, March 2016

Hyperbaric Unit:

Healogics Center of Distinction Award, 2017

Laboratory Services/Blood Bank:

Certificate of Accreditation from College of American Pathologist