DescriptionIntroductionDo you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At HCA Florida Ocala Hospital our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Operating Room Nurse First Assist Open Heart to join our healthcare family.BenefitsHCA Florida Ocala 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.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.At HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Operating Room Nurse First Assist Open Heart opportunity.Job Summary and QualificationsSign On Bonus May be AvailableJob Summary:We are seeking a dynamic First Assist RN to join our healthcare team. Your primary function is to perform as the surgeon’s assistant in the operating room, during evaluations, procedures, care management, and follow-up. You would be part of a phenomenal team that works hard to support each other while providing excellent care to our patients in a collaborative manner.In this role you will:
Provide assistance in emergency procedures as well as elective and scheduled cases
Serve as a liaison between the surgical team and the patients' families
Assess patients before, during, and after surgery and maintain a sterile operating room
Perform count procedures to protect patient from unintended retained foreign objects as well as perform interventions necessary to ensure the patient’s procedure is performed on the correct site, side, and level
Perform interventions throughout the surgical procedure to maintain the status of the patient’s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems, and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances at or above baseline levels
Actively involve patient or designated support person in decisions affecting their post perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation process
Job Requirements:
Associates Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing required
Current FL RN license required or appropriate compact licensure. If compact license held, active FL RN license required within 90 days of hire
BLS required (American Heart Association)
CNOR preferred
Certification as RNFA preferred
Acute care experience preferred
1-3 years of surgical technology/assisting experience required
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is a 323-bed facility. We are located in the heart of Ocala, Florida. Our hospital is a part of Ocala Health. Our facility is an ACS Level I Trauma Center. We are the region's only Comprehensive Stroke Center. We are committed to patient-centered care! We offer a host of quality and award-winning services. Our services include orthopedic, cardiovascular, emergency, and neurological care, robotic and weight loss surgery, and rehabilitation services.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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-FounderJoin a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Operating Room Nurse First Assist Open Heart opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.