Registered Nurse RN Preadmission Testing

HCA Healthcare•Richmond, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Preadmission Testing evaluates patients before surgery and supports their preparation and education throughout the perioperative process. The nurse delivers safe, patient-centered care, monitors and documents patient conditions, responds to emergencies, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary surgical team. The role offers self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, mentorship, clinical education, certification support, and opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN).
Registered Nurse Diploma.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) 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.
Educate patients and families about the procedure and perioperative process, medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.
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.
Collaborate as part 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.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Wellbeing support, including 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 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.