Registered Nurse Observation Med Surg
Company: HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
Location: Houston
Posted on: March 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description As the nation’s largest private employer of
Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000
nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for
which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals
earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally
for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as
Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us! Job Summary
and Qualifications As a Registered Nurse for Admission and
Discharge, the top priority is delivering exceptional
patient-centered care. They are dedicated to ensuring a seamless
and efficient transition for patients coming in and out of acute
care hospital settings. Specialized assessment skills help ensure
that patients are placed in the appropriate care areas and
discharged. We offer education and post-hospitalization care as
necessary. Their main focus is advocating for patients, families,
and caregivers while embodying the organization's vision, mission,
and values. The goal is to give an unmatched patient experience and
attain optimal clinical outcomes. What will you do in this role: -
Obtains a nursing assessment history, and ensures proper inpatient
care unit admission. Takes appropriate action when needed, such as
communicating special circumstances to physicians and/or care team
or reporting indications of abuse or neglect. - Completes and
facilitates the completion of required documentation, such as
admission assessments, risk assessments, medication reconciliation,
discharge paperwork, and post-hospital documentation. - Teaches
patients/families/caregivers about a patient’s medical condition,
patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side
effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical
terminology to ensure complete knowledge. - Completes extra
discharge documentation, education, and discharge care for special
patient populations, to ensure compliance with core measures for
discharge. - Ensures patients /families/caregivers receive copies
of discharge paperwork and any other documentation needed, such as
referrals for ongoing care, educational materials, etc. -
Coordinates with House Supervisors/Nursing Administration to
prioritize workload and identify greatest need areas to ensure
smooth patient transitions. - Demonstrates a time-conscious
awareness and ability to prioritize. Distinguishes between low and
high-priority activities. 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]
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 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 Learn more about Employee
Benefits 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 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. 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
Observation Med Surg 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.
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