Endoscopy RN – Predictable Scheduling, Collaborative OR

HCA Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is seeking a Registered Nurse in Endoscopy to join a high-performing surgical team. You will evaluate patients preoperatively, educate families, and oversee preoperative meds and site verification to ensure patient safety.

You will collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and technicians, applying evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and leadership to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced operating room.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in good standing required (state licensure).
• Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN/BSN).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) to be obtained within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Educate patients and families about the procedure and peri-operative process.
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including IV therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols.
• 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.

Education

RN (Registered Nurse)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is seeking a Registered Nurse in Endoscopy to join a high-performing surgical team. You will evaluate patients preoperatively, educate families, and oversee preoperative meds and site verification to ensure patient safety.

You will collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and technicians, applying evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and leadership to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced operating room.