Registered Nurse RN - Outpatient Day Surgery
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered care in HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast’s outpatient day surgery department. The role supports adult and pediatric patients through pre-operative preparation, immediate post-operative recovery (PACU), and same-day discharge planning. The department handles elective and specialized minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopic, robotic, and endoscopic surgeries across bariatric, orthopedic, gynecological, general, and urological specialties. The nurse collaborates with medical providers and the care team to deliver personalized, comprehensive, compassionate care according to applicable nursing standards and models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN advocates for patients, families, and caregivers while supporting positive clinical outcomes and an outstanding patient experience. The work schedule is five days per week in eight-hour shifts.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate’s, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
- Current Registered Nurse license in Texas or a Multi-State Compact License. Employees with an RN Compact License must obtain a Texas RN License within 90 days of hire.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications issued by the American Heart Association.
- At least one year of clinical Day Surgery experience as a licensed RN.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care spanning pre-admission, surgical admission, and interdisciplinary same-day discharge planning.
- Safely administer medications, carry out physician treatment orders, and monitor patient clinical reactions through the established chain of command.
- Identify patient education needs, encourage participation in care decisions, and provide instructions for safe recovery at home.
- Maintain thorough documentation and protect patient privacy.
- Follow laws, regulations, and hospital policies regarding controlled substances.
- Participate in clinical performance improvement initiatives to improve surgical safety, patient outcomes, and environmental functionality.
- Promote a collaborative team environment and share acquired surgical skills with colleagues.
- Identify personal clinical learning needs and communicate them to management.
- Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans
- 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
- 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
- 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
Associate degree
