Preadmission Testing Registered Nurse RN
About The Position
TriCities Hospital is seeking a Preadmission Testing Registered Nurse to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care before surgery. The nurse evaluates patients, prepares them for procedures, provides education to patients and families, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary surgical team. The role involves applying the nursing process, critical thinking, clinical judgment, technical skills, and leadership to deliver care, respond to emergencies, and support evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. The hospital describes a collaborative surgical-staff culture, self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, ongoing investment in surgical equipment, and opportunities for staff to share suggestions with unit leaders about patient care and workflow.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Virginia RN license or compact multistate license.
- Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 60 days of employment start date.
- Obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date.
- Obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within 60 days of employment start date.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
- Provide patient and family education about the procedure and perioperative process.
- Prepare patients for surgery, 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 patient-centered care while applying evidence-based practices and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team, including providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists.
- Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care.
- Assess patients, monitor their condition throughout the shift, and thoroughly document changes and care provided.
- Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- 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.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
