Operating Room RN
About the Role
As a Registered Nurse at HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital, you’ll have all the staffing support, technology, and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care—so you can focus on what you do best. We offer a culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff, continuous investment in equipment, and opportunities for ongoing clinical education to improve your skills.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients prior to surgery
- Provide 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
- Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment, and follow-up measures
Qualifications
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (RN)
- Registered Nurse
- OR experience preferred
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 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
About HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is a 100-bed acute care facility in Okeechobee County, offering inpatient and outpatient services. We are licensed by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration as a Primary Stroke Center and provide diagnostic services accredited by the American College of Radiology. Our surgical services include minimally invasive procedures, and we are committed to state-of-the-art practices. Located in the Big Lake area of Central Florida, we offer a friendly atmosphere, sports fishing, natural beauty, an easygoing lifestyle, and a supportive community.
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.
"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." – Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive, HCA Healthcare
If growth and continued learning are important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Operating Room RN opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities—apply today!
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.