RN PRN Ambulatory Surgery Unit

LewisGale Regional Health System; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Family support benefits

Job summary

LewisGale Regional Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. The successful candidate will evaluate patients before surgery, provide education surrounding procedures, and manage patient preparation.

This role requires an RN certification and BCLS certification within 30 days. Comprehensive benefits include health coverage, a 401(k) plan, educational assistance, and more, ensuring a supportive work environment for all team members.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) certification.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 30 days of employment.
• Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education about the procedure.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including IV therapy.
• Participate in surgical site verification and protocols.
• Respond to patient emergencies.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Associate Degree or higher in Nursing

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a RN? At LewisGale Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. We are looking for a dedicated RN to be part of our team.

Benefits

LewisGale Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Position Details

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for 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 optimal 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.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or BCLS Instructor certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma.

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.