RN Pre Op

Description As a RN Pre Op , your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn u2013whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing. Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital Job Summary and Qualifications We are seeking a Pre Operative Registered Nurse for our Pre Op. 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 u2013 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 patientu2019s 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. + 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 Benefits HCA Florida West 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 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 Learn more about Employee Benefits ( _Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

Created: 2026-02-05