What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse PACU PRN position at HCA Florida Northwest Hospital?
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Job Summary And Qualifications
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Pre-Admission department plays a crucial role in ensuring patients are fully prepared for their upcoming procedures or admissions at the hospital. This position involves conducting comprehensive assessments of patients’ medical histories, current health conditions, and specific needs prior to their scheduled admission. The RN will collaborate with physicians, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to gather necessary documentation, clarify patient concerns, and provide education regarding the upcoming procedures and any required preparations.
Key responsibilities include performing physical assessments, reviewing lab results, obtaining consent forms, and educating patients and families on post-procedure care. Additionally, the RN will be responsible for identifying potential risks, addressing patient questions, and ensuring that all necessary pre-admission requirements are met in a timely and efficient manner.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of patient care in an acute care setting, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. A collaborative mindset and attention to detail are essential in this role.
What qualifications you will need:
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is a 289-bed medical center. Incorporating the latest technology in healthcare drives our results. We have been granted the Gold Seal of Approval™ from the Joint Commission. This proves our commitment to high performance and level of service. We are certified by the Joint Commission as a primary stroke center. We uphold the highest standards in patient care. We also remain an accredited chest pain center by the American College of Cardiology. We handle patients with care and urgency. We are proudly known as a Comprehensive Bariatric Center of Excellence. Our accolades speak for themselves.
We continue growing to meet the needs of the community we serve. We have expanded capabilities in emergency and critical care. Our services go above and beyond. Additional growth includes women’s and children’s services. We hold the only Level III NICU in northern Broward County. The breadth of our service lines translates to better patient care. This means increased professional opportunities for our colleagues. Join a dynamic team of dedicated healthcare professionals. Explore your growth potential.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse PACU PRN opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.
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.
Job Summary And Qualifications
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Pre-Admission department plays a crucial role in ensuring patients are fully prepared for their upcoming procedures or admissions at the hospital. This position involves conducting comprehensive assessments of patients’ medical histories, current health conditions, and specific needs prior to their scheduled admission. The RN will collaborate with physicians, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to gather necessary documentation, clarify patient concerns, and provide education regarding the upcoming procedures and any required preparations.
Key responsibilities include performing physical assessments, reviewing lab results, obtaining consent forms, and educating patients and families on post-procedure care. Additionally, the RN will be responsible for identifying potential risks, addressing patient questions, and ensuring that all necessary pre-admission requirements are met in a timely and efficient manner.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of patient care in an acute care setting, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. A collaborative mindset and attention to detail are essential in this role.
What qualifications you will need:
- Current Florida license as Registered Nurse or Recognized Compact Licensure (subject to Florida State Licensing Requirements, including not limited to ongoing eligibility and duration provisions)
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- 2 Years Med/Surg/Pre-Admission Outpatient Surgery Experience
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- 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
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is a 289-bed medical center. Incorporating the latest technology in healthcare drives our results. We have been granted the Gold Seal of Approval™ from the Joint Commission. This proves our commitment to high performance and level of service. We are certified by the Joint Commission as a primary stroke center. We uphold the highest standards in patient care. We also remain an accredited chest pain center by the American College of Cardiology. We handle patients with care and urgency. We are proudly known as a Comprehensive Bariatric Center of Excellence. Our accolades speak for themselves.
We continue growing to meet the needs of the community we serve. We have expanded capabilities in emergency and critical care. Our services go above and beyond. Additional growth includes women’s and children’s services. We hold the only Level III NICU in northern Broward County. The breadth of our service lines translates to better patient care. This means increased professional opportunities for our colleagues. Join a dynamic team of dedicated healthcare professionals. Explore your growth potential.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse PACU PRN opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.
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.