Registered Nurse RN Preadmission Testing

HCA Healthcare • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Preadmission Testing evaluates patients before surgery and provides patient- and family-centered education about procedures and the perioperative process. The nurse prepares patients for surgery, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical-site verification, and participates in required briefings, time-outs, debriefings, and universal protocols in accordance with hospital policy.

The role includes recognizing and responding to emergencies; applying the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to provide safe care; monitoring and documenting patient conditions and care; and educating patients and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up. The nurse works as part of an interdisciplinary team and contributes to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

The position offers self or preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, collaboration among surgical staff, ongoing investment in surgical equipment, and opportunities for professional growth through mentorship, clinical education, certification support, and educational assistance.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
• Registered Nurse Diploma.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Nice To Haves

• Previous surgical services experience 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 high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team that includes providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists.
• Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care.
• Assess patient condition, monitor patients 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 and 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.
• 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.
• Mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree