Registered Nurse RN Pre Admit Testing

HCA Healthcare • Atlantis, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Pre Admit Testing evaluates patients before surgery and provides education to patients and families about the procedure and perioperative process. The nurse prepares patients for surgery, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification, and participates in surgical briefings, time-outs, debriefings, and universal protocols in accordance with hospital policy. The role includes recognizing and responding to emergencies, assessing and monitoring patients, documenting changes and care provided, and delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care using critical thinking, clinical judgment, technical skills, and evidence-based practices. The nurse works as part of an interdisciplinary team and contributes to continuous improvement in patient care and surgical workflows.

The position offers self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, a collaborative surgical-staff culture, ongoing investment in equipment, and opportunities to share suggestions with unit leaders. On-call duty is required during selected non-business hours.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current State of Florida Registered Nurse license or recognized compact licensure, subject to Florida licensing requirements.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• At least one year of acute-care hospital Med/Surg/Tele RN experience.

Nice To Haves

• Procedural or surgical Registered Nurse 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 applying 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 deliver safe nursing care independently.
• 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.
• Participate in on-call coverage during select non-business hours.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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