Registered Nurse RN Pre-Admit Testing

HCA Healthcare · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Description

Strong staffing Support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at Texas Orthopedic Hospital, you'll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care-so you can focus on what you do best. Job Summary and Qualifications We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Pre-Admit Testing for our facility to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and we are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now What You Will Do In Your Role: You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients admitted for surgical or diagnostic procedures at the facility. This includes gathering history information, performing physical assessments, reconciling medication. You will consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients. You will collaborate with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes. 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: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing is required. BSN is preferred. Minimum of 1year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in a Day Surgery/Pre-Op setting is preferred. Will consider those who have 1 year of Medical/Surgical acute care experience. 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 90 days of hire date). Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required. PALS is preferred. Benefits Texas Orthopedic 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 as

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Nursing roles in senior living are fundamentally different from hospital nursing. Most positions involve building long-term relationships with the same residents over months or years rather than cycling through new patients every shift. Facilities in the Houston area typically require an active Texas RN or LVN license, current CPR/BLS certification, and many prefer at least one year of geriatric or long-term care experience.

Shift patterns vary widely โ€” some facilities run traditional 8-hour shifts (day, evening, night), while others use 12-hour rotations. Weekend and holiday coverage is almost always part of the schedule. The nurse-to-resident ratio in assisted living is generally more favorable than in hospitals, but you will likely be the highest-level clinical staff on the floor during your shift, which means more autonomy and more responsibility for clinical judgment calls.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

A typical shift starts with medication pass and resident assessments. You will review overnight notes from the previous shift, check vitals for residents on your watch list, and coordinate with CNAs on any changes in condition. Mid-shift usually involves documentation, family communication, and working with physicians on care plan updates โ€” often by phone or telehealth rather than in-person rounds.

Depending on the facility, you may also handle admissions paperwork, manage wound care, supervise medication techs, and respond to emergencies. The documentation load in senior living is significant โ€” state surveys and compliance requirements mean thorough charting is non-negotiable. Many nurses in this setting say the most rewarding part is knowing their residents personally and being able to notice subtle changes that a rotating hospital nurse might miss.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $47.02/hr ($97,802/yr). The typical range is $38.29 – $50.95/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $69,368/yr
Houston Median $97,802/yr
Experienced (90th) $125,320/yr
vs. National Median +4.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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