Registered Nurse Preadmission Testing PAT

HCA Healthcare; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Wellbeing support and counseling

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) with match and retirement tools

Tuition and certification support

Job summary

HCA Florida Northwest Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse in Pre-Admission to prepare patients for procedures. You will perform comprehensive assessments, review histories, coordinate with physicians and anesthesia, obtain consent forms, and educate patients on upcoming steps.

The ideal candidate has a Florida RN license, BLS, and 2 years of Med/Surg/Pre-Admission experience, with excellent communication and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Current Florida license as Registered Nurse or Compact Licensure.
• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 30 days of start date.
• 2 years Med/Surg/Pre-Admission Outpatient Surgery experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical assessments and review lab results.
• Obtain consent forms and educate patients on post-procedure care.
• Identify risks and ensure pre-admission requirements are met.
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesiologists and other staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Patient-centered care

Collaborative mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Florida RN license or Recognized Compact Licensure

Job description

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Pre-Admission department plays a crucial role in ensuring patients are fully prepared for their upcoming procedures or admissions at the hospital. This position involves conducting comprehensive assessments of patients’ medical histories, current health conditions, and specific needs prior to their scheduled admission. The RN will collaborate with physicians, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to gather necessary documentation, clarify patient concerns, and provide education regarding the upcoming procedures and any required preparations.

Key responsibilities include performing physical assessments, reviewing lab results, obtaining consent forms, and educating patients and families on post-procedure care. Additionally, the RN will be responsible for identifying potential risks, addressing patient questions, and ensuring that all necessary pre-admission requirements are met in a timely and efficient manner.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of patient care in an acute care setting, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. A collaborative mindset and attention to detail are essential in this role.

What qualifications you will need:

• Current Florida license as Registered Nurse or Recognized Compact Licensure (subject to Florida State Licensing Requirements, including not limited to ongoing eligibility and duration provisions)

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• 2 Years Med/Surg/Pre-Admission Outpatient Surgery Experience

Benefits

HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is a 289-bed medical center. Incorporating the latest technology in healthcare drives our results. We have been granted the Gold Seal of Approval™ from the Joint Commission. This proves our commitment to high performance and level of service. We are certified by the Joint Commission as a primary stroke center. We uphold the highest standards in patient care. We also remain an accredited chest pain center by the American College of Cardiology. We handle patients with care and urgency. We are proudly known as a Comprehensive Bariatric Center of Excellence. Our accolades speak for themselves.

We continue growing to meet the needs of the community we serve. We have expanded capabilities in emergency and critical care. Our services go above and beyond. Additional growth includes women’s and children’s services. We hold the only Level III NICU in northern Broward County. The breadth of our service lines translates to better patient care. This means increased professional opportunities for our colleagues. Join a dynamic team of dedicated healthcare professionals. Explore your growth potential.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse Preadmission Testing PAT opening.

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.