Registered Nurse Observation PRN
Company: HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Introduction Do you have the PRN
career opportunities as a Registered Nurse Observation you want
with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you
to join HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood which is part of the
nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, 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 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. - Fertility
and family building benefits through Progyny - Free counseling
services and resources for emotional, physical and financial
wellbeing - Family support, including adoption assistance, child
and elder care resources and consumer discounts - 401(k) Plan with
a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) -
Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Retirement readiness and rollover
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) Learn more about
Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by
location. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do
you want to work as a Registered Nurse Observation where your
passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If
you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this
could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and
expertise! Job Summary and Qualifications What you will do in this
role: - You will be responsible for assessing, planning and
implementing the admission process. - You will be responsible for
coordinating care and collaborating with other departments to
ensure positive patient outcomes and that all of the needs of the
patients and significant others are met. - You will be responsible
for the administration of medications, knowledge of actions,
indications, adverse reactions, dosage, and route. Also, must
reassess patients for effectiveness of medication and document
appropriately. - You will coordinate discharge planning/case
management services from the Observation Unit. - You will maintain
clear and respectful communication with patient, family, physician,
and other healthcare providers. Practice excellent customer service
at all times. 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 Med Surg
experience as a licensed RN in an acute care setting required -
[Observation, OBs, Chest Pain, Short Stay, EDOU, ED Observation,
CDU, Clinical Decision Unit, Admission, Discharge] As a
full-service, 420 bed acute care hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare
Kingwood has provided the northeast Houston community with
high-quality, cost-effective healthcare for over 25 years. We are
dedicated to providing comprehensive, quality care, close to home.
Our Women’s Center offers high-risk OB care, a Level III NICU, and
pediatric services. We have an advanced Brain & Spine Center, which
includes a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Sleep Center of
Excellence. Our Orthopedic Center offers total joint replacement
surgery using advanced technology. Other services include
innovative and customized cardiovascular services, including open
heart and vascular surgery and state-of-the-art imaging and
endoscopy services for more accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.
We are also a Certified Level I Stroke Center and an Accredited
Chest Pain Center. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the
most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of
the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare.
Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing
the patient-centered care you need close to home. 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. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital.
People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you
are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and
personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse
Observation opening. We review all applications. Qualified
candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the
possibilities and apply today!
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