Nurse | Operation Room | Main OR Downtown | Full Time | Days

Qualifications

• Education: Associates' degree. Specific course work: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• New hires effective June 14, 2017, must have a BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position.
• New hires or transfers into in the position between August 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017 must abide with the conditions in his or her offer letter and the verbiage in the job description signed upon hire or transfer into the position.
• New hires or transfers into in the position between August 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017 must have a BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Nurses need 1-2 years of related OR experience.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Specialty Certification.
• Preferred Licensure/Certifications: Professional Specialty Certification Preferred. ACLS and PALS are not required.

Experience

• PACU Nurses need a minimum of 1 year critical care (ICU/ED) experience.
• OR Perioperative Fellows can be new graduate nurses that may apply to the program.
• Nurses need 1-2 years of related OR experience.
• Preferred Experience: 2+ years of relevant perioperative nursing experience.

Necessary Skills

• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new methods, procedures and techniques resulting from departmental or organizational change
• Adapts quickly and easily to change and adjusted behavior and approach to work when necessary to achieve goals
• Adheres to hospital and Florida Nurse Practice Act guidelines in providing patient care
• Familiar with medical/surgical equipment used in patient care environment