Pre-Operative Registered Nurses

Hiring Pre-Operative Registered Nurses

Join Sarasota Memorial Health Care System as a Pre-Operative Registered Nurse. The role provides professional nursing care to surgical patients in an acute clinical care environment, guided by the SMHCS nursing professional practice model and in accordance with ANA standards of practice.

Pre-Op

Job Summary:

Establish criteria for admission, preoperative preparation, and assessment of surgical patients prior to procedure and ensure patient safety. Responsibilities include starting and monitoring IVs, administering pre-operative medications, and performing pre-operative instruction.

Full-time:
Monday – Friday, 05:30 – 14:00.

Full-time, Part-time, and PRN positions are available.

• BLS (Basic Life Support) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within six months of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required within 5 years of hire for ASN candidates.
• Basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school or diploma program.
• Successful completion of Annual Orthopedic Education Requirements upon hire and annually thereafter.

• Certification in a nursing specialty area.
• Additional nursing certifications.

Hourly rate ranges from $32.50 to $51.10, determined by experience, education level, and internal equity. Additional certification pay of $1.50 per hour is provided if applicable.

• Preceptor program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 6–8 week training process.
• Customized orientation.
• Peer interviews.
• Certification incentive.

• Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounted medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans for full and part-time employees.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Child care and summer camp discounts.
• Bereavement leave.
• Free parking and on-campus dining discounts.
• Credit union access on campus.
• Direct deposit.
• Free wellness screening and confidential counseling.
• Employee discount programs and recognition programs.
• Referral programs.

All staff providing care to vulnerable populations must undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

• Highest 5-Star rating from Medicare for quality and safety.
• Straight "A"'s for Patient Safety.
• Listed among U.S. News “Best Hospitals for Maternity” ).
• One of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals, 40 Top Teaching Hospitals, and 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals.
• U.S. News' 50 Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation Services and Specialized Urology Care ).
• Forbes' Best Employers for Women.
• Named among the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek ).