RN Pre-Admission Testing PRN

HCA Healthcare • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The RN Pre-Admission Testing nurse evaluates patients before surgery and provides education to patients and families about procedures and the perioperative process. The role is responsible for preparing patients for surgery, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification. The nurse participates in surgical briefings, time-outs, debriefings, and universal protocols in accordance with hospital policy; recognizes and responds to emergencies; and delivers safe, patient-centered care using evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the nurse applies the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to assess and monitor patients, document changes and care provided, and educate patients and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up. This is a PRN position. No travel is required.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN).
• Registered Nurse Diploma, bachelor's degree, or associate degree.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• No travel required.

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, including 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.
• 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 independently deliver safe nursing care.
• 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 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 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, identity theft protection, auto and home insurance, preferred banking partnerships, retirement resources, financial wellbeing counseling, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree