RN Preadmission: Elevate Surgical Prep & Patient Care

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Florida is seeking an RN Preadmission to influence patient care through collaborative relationships with management, unit leaders, and hospital councils. The role emphasizes preoperative evaluation, education of patients and families, and preparation for procedures in a fast-paced surgical setting.

You will work with a dynamic interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, evidence-based perioperative care and smooth patient transitions.

Qualifications

• (RN) Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

RN Preadmission

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor Degree

Job description

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Florida is seeking an RN Preadmission to influence patient care through collaborative relationships with management, unit leaders, and hospital councils. The role emphasizes preoperative evaluation, education of patients and families, and preparation for procedures in a fast-paced surgical setting.

You will work with a dynamic interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, evidence-based perioperative care and smooth patient transitions.