Day Surgery RN: Predictable Scheduling & Benefits

HCA Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education assistance

Fertility benefits

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the operating room team. You’ll have staffing support, modern technology, and resources to deliver safe, high-quality perioperative care.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients pre-surgery, educating families, preparing patients with IV therapy and meds, and participating in site verification and teamwork. We offer competitive benefits and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• RN licensed by state board
• Associate or Bachelor degree in Nursing
• No travel required
• Minimum 1 year of surgical/ RN experience

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, 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
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Education

RN license

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the operating room team. You’ll have staffing support, modern technology, and resources to deliver safe, high-quality perioperative care.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients pre-surgery, educating families, preparing patients with IV therapy and meds, and participating in site verification and teamwork. We offer competitive benefits and a supportive culture.