Registered Nurse RN PreAdmission Testing PRN

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 role prepares patients for surgery, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical-site verification, and participates in briefings, time-outs, debriefings, and universal protocols according to hospital policy.

The nurse recognizes and responds to emergencies, applies the nursing process and critical-thinking skills to provide safe care, monitors and documents patients’ conditions and care, and educates patients and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up. The nurse works as part of an interdisciplinary surgical team and contributes to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. Scheduling is self-preferential and posted four weeks in advance. On-call coverage is required during select non-business hours.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN).
• Registered Nurse Diploma.
• Previous surgical services experience required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Educate patients and families 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 and support 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 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

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• 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.
• Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed