Day Surgery RN: Predictable Scheduling & Collaborative Care

HCA Houston Healthcare; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Behavioral health services

Telemedicine services

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Day Surgery. You will evaluate patients pre-operatively, educate families, manage IV therapy and medications, and ensure surgical site verification and safety protocols.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and leading with nursing processes, critical thinking, and evidence-based practices in a fast-paced operating room environment.

Qualifications

• ACLS must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• BLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• RN licensure is required to practice in the role.
• An associate degree is required for this position.
• 1 year RN experience in an acute care setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process.
• Prepare patient including intravenous therapy and preoperative medications and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification and universal protocols per hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while applying evidence-based practices.
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking, and leadership to deliver safe nursing care.
• Assess patient condition, monitor during shift, and document changes thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families about their medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Education

Associate Degree

RN licensure (registered nurse)

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Day Surgery. You will evaluate patients pre-operatively, educate families, manage IV therapy and medications, and ensure surgical site verification and safety protocols.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and leading with nursing processes, critical thinking, and evidence-based practices in a fast-paced operating room environment.