Inpatient General Surgery Registered Nurse RN PRN

About the role

Henrico Doctors' Hospital Forest, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking an Inpatient General Surgery Registered Nurse (RN) PRN. The position offers the opportunity to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care, collaborate with medical providers and the care team, and serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers. Nurses are encouraged to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, surveys, and units of distinction.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow‑up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• RN diploma or equivalent nursing education.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability, and various leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100 % match on 3 %–9 % of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible spending accounts and preferred banking partnerships.
• Retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits: fertility and family‑building assistance, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Pay

Hourly Wage Estimate: $32.14 – $48.20 per hour. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range; actual salary may vary based on specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees in the role.