Registered Nurse Post Surgical

HCA Houston Healthcare; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Tuition assistance and student loan support

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare in Conroe, Texas, is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Post-Surgical Med-Surg unit. The role involves assessing patient conditions, administering medications, and educating patients about their treatment plans.

Qualified candidates must hold an active RN license in Texas or a multistate license. Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience in a Med-Surg or Tele unit, along with ACLS and BCLS certifications.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in an acute hospital Med-Surg or Tele unit.
• Must obtain ACLS and BCLS certifications within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s condition during admission and shifts.
• Perform procedures and document care administration.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associate’s degree minimum requirement

Tools

ACLS Certification

BCLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Registered Nurse position on a Post‑Surgical Med‑Surg unit. This unit is not a PACU unit.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient’s condition during admission and at the start of each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s) and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient’s medical record; administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action for any unintended response.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipate patient needs, and resolve them to provide exceptional care.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment plan, medications, potential side effects, and follow‑up measures, translating complex medical terminology into understandable language.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse (RN) with an active license in the state of Texas or a multistate license that includes Texas.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate’s degree is the minimum requirement.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in an acute hospital Med‑Surg or Tele unit.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3–9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.