Same Day Surgery RN — Collaborative OR Leader

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Free counseling

Time away from work

401(k) Match

Education assistance

Job summary

Henrico Doctors Hospital is seeking an experienced RN for Same Day Surgery in Richmond. You will evaluate patients pre-op, educate families, and manage IV therapy, preoperative meds, and site verification to ensure safe, efficient care.

Join a collaborative team with a focus on patient safety, evidence-based practices, and continuous improvement. On-call may be required during select non-business hours.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date.
• (RN) Registered Nurse.
• Registered Nurse Diploma.
• Minimum 1 year acute care experience required, critical care preferred.

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

Acute care

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Job description

Henrico Doctors Hospital is seeking an experienced RN for Same Day Surgery in Richmond. You will evaluate patients pre-op, educate families, and manage IV therapy, preoperative meds, and site verification to ensure safe, efficient care.

Join a collaborative team with a focus on patient safety, evidence-based practices, and continuous improvement. On-call may be required during select non-business hours.