Registered Nurse RN Pre Admit Testing

HCA Florida JFK Hospital; Atlantis (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits: medical, Rx,-d

Wellbeing and counseling support

Paid time off and disability coverage

Tuition and nursing education support

Job summary

HCA Florida JFK Hospital is seeking an RN in Pre Admit Testing to support preoperative evaluation and patient education. You will assess patients before surgery, manage IV therapy and preoperative medications, and ensure accurate surgical site verification.

You will work with surgeons, nurses, and support staff to optimize patient safety and outcomes. The role requires a Florida RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and at least one year of acute care Med/Surg/Tele RN experience; procedural/surgical RN

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current State of Florida Registered RN License.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification.
• Minimum of one year acute care hospital Med/Surg/Tele RN experience.
• Procedural/Surgical RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding procedure and peri-operative process.
• Prepare patients including IV therapy, preoperative meds, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in briefing, time out, debriefing and universal protocols.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies with high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to improve patient care and surgical workflow.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Critical thinking

Education

Florida RN license (active)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

As a Registered Nurse RN Pre Admit Testing, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Position Details:

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for you to have predictability in your schedule
• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff
• Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for you to do your best work with patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement
• On-call is required during select non-business hours

What you will do in this role:

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy
• 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

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current State of Florida Registered RN License, or
• Recognized Compact Licensure (subject to Florida State Licensing Requirements, including/not limited to ongoing eligibility and duration provisions)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification via American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• A minimum of one year acute care hospital Med/Surg/Tele RN experience required
• Procedural/Surgical RN experience preferred

Benefits

• 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

HCA Florida JFK Hospital was named in honor of our 35th president. We have grown and have four Palm Beach County locations. Our main campus is a 558-bed acute care facility. We are known for services including: emergency services, cardiovascular care, neurosciences and robotic surgery. We offer orthopedic and spine care, bariatrics, behavioral health and obstetrics. HCA Florida JFK Hospital is a Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center. We are a certified Ventricular Assist Device program. We are an American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center. Our hospital is an American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer