**Description**
**Introduction**
Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) RN Pre Op you can be a part of change.
**Benefits**
HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
+ Colleague recognition program
+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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**_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._**
It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an) RN Pre Op. We want your knowledge and expertise!
**Job Summary and Qualifications**
We are seeking a Pre Operative Registered Nurse for our Outpatient Surgery. You will provide clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care in a high acuity environment. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now.
**What you will do in this role:**
+ 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
**What qualifications you will need:**
+ Licensure as a Florida Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations or appropriate compact licensure. If compact license held, active FL RN license required within 60 days of hire.
+ On-call is required during select non-business hours
+ Nursing Diploma or ASN required; BSN preferred.
+ Previous experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred.
+ Current American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
+ Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills
For over 40 years, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital has been providing comprehensive healthcare services. We provide high-quality medical care. We also provide surgery, outpatient therapies, and acute care. With a team of skilled colleagues, it's no wonder we have a reputation for excellence. The over 180-bed acute care hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission. We provide 24-hour Emergency Care, Behavioral Healthcare, and Cardiovascular Services. We also provide General Surgery and Imaging & Diagnostic Services. As South Tampa Hospital and ER, we provide high quality, advanced care. We are one of the best-performing hospitals in the Tampa Bay area. We believe excellent people make excellence happen. If this sounds like the type of meaningful work you'd like to be a part of, we hope you'll consider our careers at South Tampa Hospital.
HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our RN Pre Op opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.
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.