What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner Opportunity position at HCA Florida Citrus Hospital?
Company Overview
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital has grown from a single community hospital into a regional powerhouse with over 200 licensed beds since its establishment in 1957. As the leading provider of healthcare in the surrounding area, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including emergency room care, heart and vascular services, orthopedic and spine care, women's services, primary stroke center, minimally invasive surgery, including robotics and bariatrics, outpatient wound care, diagnostics, laboratory, and rehab services.
We are proud to be celebrating over 50 years of healing as a reputable and trustworthy healthcare institution in the community. Our patients become our family, and we strive to provide personalized care that meets their unique needs.
About Us
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. We have been consistently top-rated in surgical excellence and believe that excellent people make excellence happen. If you're looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference, we invite you to consider joining our team.
Benefits
We offer a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. This includes comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
Additionally, we provide free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing, as well as education assistance, colleague recognition programs, time away from work programs, employee health assistance funds, and 401(k) plans with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service). We also offer an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock, fertility and family building benefits with Progyny, adoption assistance, referral services, consumer discounts, retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Orthopedic Registered Nurse to join our team at HCA Florida Citrus Hospital. As an Orthopedic Registered Nurse, you will provide clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high-quality, efficient care in a medical surgical environment. Your role will involve assessing, planning, intervening, and evaluating the care of Ortho patients, instructing patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions, maintaining and reviewing patient records, and administering medications in accordance with physician orders.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Must be licensed 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.
Why Join Us?
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital offers a collaborative and supportive work environment where nurses are empowered to make a difference in the lives of our patients. As a valued member of our team, you will have opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as access to cutting-edge technology and innovative practices. Join us today and become part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
