Registered Nurse RN PreOp Phase II

HCA Healthcare • Live Oak, TX

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse RN PreOp Phase II role provides preoperative and perioperative nursing care, with responsibility for evaluating patients before surgery, preparing them for procedures, and supporting safe, evidence-based care. The nurse educates patients and families about procedures and the perioperative process, monitors patient condition, documents care, and responds to emergencies. The role works as part of an interdisciplinary surgical team and contributes to patient-care and workflow improvements. The position is on the day shift and requires taking call during select non-business hours. Scheduling is self/preferential and posted four weeks in advance.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
• At least six months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Texas or a Multi-State Compact License; employees with a compact license must obtain a Texas RN license within 60 days of hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of the employment start date.
• Must be able to take call.

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, briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using 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 and monitor patient 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.
• Participate in on-call coverage during select non-business hours.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
• 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 and 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree