Registered Nurse RN - Pre-Op PAT - PRN

Registered Nurse Pre Admit Testing PRN

Elevate your perioperative nursing career with the ultimate schedule flexibility by joining the premier surgical services team at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, an award-winning facility ranked by Health grades among America's 250 Best Hospitals™ and a consecutive recipient of the Patient Safety Excellence Award™. As a Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Pre-Op Registered Nurse (RN) on a PRN basis, you will serve as the critical first step in the surgical pathway, performing comprehensive pre-operative clinical assessments, extensive anesthesia screenings, detailed medication reconciliations, and essential diagnostic treatments like EKGs and pre-op laboratory testing.

Operating within our active ambulatory framework, you will prepare patients for a diverse spectrum of elective, complex, and minimally invasive procedures, including robotic orthopedic surgeries (such as total joint replacements), cardiovascular and thoracic procedures, advanced gastroenterology (GI) treatments, laparoscopic gynecological interventions, urological procedures, and general surgeries. Choosing a PRN career here allows you to manage your personal schedule while collaborating with an elite multidisciplinary team at a facility ranked in the top 5% nationwide for clinical outcomes, designated as an American College of Surgeons Surgical Quality Partner, and celebrated as a Five-Star Recipient by Health grades for Gallbladder Removal and Hip Fracture Treatment.

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organizations vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

What you will do in this role:

• You will be assume responsibility for efficient patient flow throughout the pre-admission process.
• You will perform pre-operative assessment of patients in a timely manner.
• You will assist with lab draws and performance of patient EKG's as need on the unit.
• You will provide communication, confidence, and professionalism as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities.
• You will demonstrate team work, adaptability, and serve as a resource to the patient care team.
• You will have accountability for delivering quality nursing care services and for promoting a positive image of nursing.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with an Associates or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 60 days of hire date).
• American Heart Association BLS Certification is required.
• 1-year of clinical Pre-Admission Testing experience as a licensed RN required.

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• 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…