RN Operating Room
Job Summary
As a Registered Nurse at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, you'll have all the staffing support, technology, and resources needed to deliver safe, high-quality care. You'll focus on what you do best while benefiting from self-preferred scheduling, robust supply chains, and ongoing clinical education.
Qualifications
- Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date (RN)
- Registered Nurse
- Associate Degree
- No Travel Required
- 3 years 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
Provide education to 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
Company Information
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is a 267-bed hospital. We are a top-performing quality hospital with over 300 respected and qualified physicians in the area. Services include open-heart surgery and a wide range of specialties. We offer advanced care for critically ill patients, emergency services, and freestanding ERs. HCA Healthcare is 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.