DescriptionIntroductionAre you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At HCA Florida Largo Hospital we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) RN Pre Admissions testing PRN and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.BenefitsHCA Florida Largo Hospital, 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.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our RN Pre Admissions testing PRN opening and continue to learn!Job Summary and QualificationsJob Summary and QualificationsThis nursing position is for experienced nurses in surgical services, including pre-admission testing, pre-op, post-op, PACU surgical services or Med/Surg Units but may consider nurses having other direct patient care related positions. Meditech experience is a plus!Job Duties:
Autonomy, self-direction and attention to detail are a must, as well as the ability to be a team player and take direction. Has a basic understanding or at least is willing to learn about the surgeries taking place in order to understand the nursing assessment and evaluation needed for each patient.
This role centers around using critical thinking combined with solid nursing skills in three areas of the Pre-Admission Department in order to prepare a patient for surgery and they include:
Face-to-face with patients for their pre-surgery appointment, including but not limited to taking height and weight, vital signs (manual BP), drawing labs, performing EKG and nasal swabs. Reviewing medical history, medications, allergies and other areas of the health interview and charting in Meditech. Communicating with the doctor’s offices to address any concerns.
Calling patients who do not require a face-to-face, reviewing medical history, updating medications, allergies and other areas of the health interview. Charting in Meditech and entering information onto the Nurse Report Sheet.
Reviewing Charts for the day of surgery. Calling doctor’s offices for missing documentation including H&Ps, orders, clearances and testing completed outside of this facility. Ensuring all documents are stamped and tagged for signature, orders entered into Meditech and faxing medications to pharmacy.
Productivity for appointments and calls are counted daily and the nurse must be able to manage their own time during the day in order to meet the productivity expectations.
Requirements:
Must be licensed as a Florida Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations or appropriate compact licensure. If compact license held, active FL RN license required within 60 days of hire.
Nursing Diploma or ASN required; BSN preferred.
One to two years’ experience with an acute care facility.
American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills
HCA Florida Largo Hospital is the premier healthcare provider in Pinellas County and beyond. With 455 beds and over 650 sites of care, HCA Florida Healthcare is the largest healthcare network in Florida. Our hospital offers a wide range of specialty services, including advanced cardiac care, complex GI services, kidney and liver transplantation, weight loss surgery, advanced stroke care, and robotic surgery. Our Graduate Medical Education program is affiliated with USF Morsani College of Medicine, ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality care from the most skilled and knowledgeable medical professionals. Pick HCA Florida Largo Hospital for all your healthcare needs.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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-FounderIf growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our RN Pre Admissions testing PRN opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.