Registered Nurse RN Day Surgery

HCA Healthcare • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Day Surgery at Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals provides patient-centered perioperative nursing care. The role includes preparing patients for surgery, educating patients and families about procedures and follow-up, monitoring patient condition, responding to emergencies, and documenting care. The RN works with providers, surgeons, surgical technologists, and other interdisciplinary team members while applying the nursing process, critical thinking, and evidence-based practices. The position includes self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance and requires on-call availability during select non-business hours.

Requirements

• Associate degree.
• One year of experience required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within one year of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse (RN) credential.

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 participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate 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 independently deliver safe nursing care.
• Assess patients, monitor them throughout the shift, and thoroughly document changes in condition 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.
• 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 and 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.
• Legal counseling, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, preferred banking partnerships, and consumer discounts.
• Retirement resources and financial wellbeing counseling.

What This Job Offers

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