Preadmission Testing RN: Lead Care in the OR

TriCities Hospital; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Fertility and family building benefits

Job summary

TriCities Hospital is seeking a Preadmission Testing Registered Nurse in Virginia. You will evaluate patients prior to surgery, educate families, and prepare patients with IV therapy and perioperative medications while adhering to universal protocols to ensure safety.

You will be part of an interdisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based nursing care, with leadership and critical thinking guiding patient outcomes; the role emphasizes patient education and preoperative planning.

Qualifications

• RN license (Virginia or compact) required or eligible
• ACLS must be obtained within 60 days of start
• BLS must be obtained within 30 days of start
• PALS must be obtained within 60 days of start

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education about the procedure and peri-operative process
• Prepare patients including IV therapy, preoperative meds, and surgical site verification
• Participate in surgical site verification per hospital policy (briefing, time-out, debriefing)
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care with evidence-based practices and continuous improvement
• Work as part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team with providers, surgeons, techs, and others
• Apply nursing process, clinical judgment, and leadership to safely care for patients
• Assess patient condition, monitor and document changes during shift
• Educate patients and families about medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

Skills

RN license

ACLS within 60 days

BLS within 30 days

PALS within 60 days

Education

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program graduate

Job description

TriCities Hospital is seeking a Preadmission Testing Registered Nurse in Virginia. You will evaluate patients prior to surgery, educate families, and prepare patients with IV therapy and perioperative medications while adhering to universal protocols to ensure safety.

You will be part of an interdisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based nursing care, with leadership and critical thinking guiding patient outcomes; the role emphasizes patient education and preoperative planning.