Registered Nurse Day Surgery Pre Op
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in Day Surgery Pre Op provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care before surgery at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest. The nurse evaluates patients, prepares them for procedures, supports patients and families with education, and works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary surgical team. The role includes self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, ongoing investment in equipment and workflow, and rounding with unit leaders to share suggestions for improving patient care and surgical workflows. On-call coverage is required during select non-business hours.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) credential must be obtained within six months of employment start date.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within six months of employment start date.
- Associate degree or bachelor's degree must be obtained within six months of employment start date.
- At least one year of acute RN experience.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
- Provide patients and families with 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 in accordance with hospital policy.
- Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with 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 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.
- 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.
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
