Pre-Op RN — Day Surgery with Predictable Scheduling

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (medical, dental, and

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for perioperative care. You will evaluate patients before surgery, educate families, and ensure safe preparation including IV therapy and preoperative medications.

You will participate in sterile technique, site verification, and universal protocols while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 6 months of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in nursing must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• 1 year or more Acute RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery and assess perioperative status.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding procedure and perioperative process.
• Prepare patients including IV therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, timeout, debriefing, and universal protocols.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

RN license

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for perioperative care. You will evaluate patients before surgery, educate families, and ensure safe preparation including IV therapy and preoperative medications.

You will participate in sterile technique, site verification, and universal protocols while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.