Operating Room Nurse

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, you'll have all the staffing support, technology, and resources needed to deliver safe, high-quality care. This includes self/preferential scheduling, robust supply chains, ongoing clinical education, and a culture of mutual respect and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (AHA) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license required. Compact license holders have 60 days to obtain the Florida license after relocation
• Associate Degree
• No travel required
• No experience required

What You Will Do in This Role

Evaluate patients prior to surgery
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
Education patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

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 Information

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is a 323-bed facility located in the heart of Ocala, Florida. It is part of Ocala Health and is an ACS Level I Trauma Center and the region's only Comprehensive Stroke Center. The hospital offers a wide range of services including orthopedic, cardiovascular, emergency, and neurological care, robotic and weight loss surgery, and rehabilitation services. HCA Healthcare is committed to patient-centered care and equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care.