Registered Nurse

Position: Registered Nurse - OR

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The Pre-Operative Registered Nurse is responsible for performing comprehensive physical and psychological assessments and initiating individualized pre-operative care plans to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Schedule

• Monday‑Friday
• 2‑3 days per week
• Hours:
  
  Approximately 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., with 1‑2 late days as needed

Education, Training, and Experience Required

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Pre‑Operative Nurse
• Completion of a critical care course, including basic arrhythmia interpretation
• Current CPR certification

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• ACLS certification
• Operating Room circulation experience
• Scrubbing and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) experience

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to the Director of Nursing, Area Manager, or Supervisor

Key Responsibilities Patient Care & Assessment

• Perform comprehensive physical and psychological assessments prior to surgery or treatment
• Initiate and manage individualized pre‑operative care plans
• Verify patient identity using armband and verbal confirmation
• Obtain and document vital signs, medical history, and physical assessment
• Assess patient understanding of procedures and verify surgical consent accuracy
• Obtain consent signatures when appropriate
• Verify surgical site with the patient
• Assess and address patient anxiety, providing comfort and emotional support
• Maintain patient privacy, safety, and comfort at all times

Pre‑Operative Preparation

• Review daily surgery schedules and obtain physician orders as needed
• Administer pre‑operative medications as prescribed and monitor patients until transfer to the OR
• Initiate IV therapy using aseptic technique
• Prepare procedure rooms and set up patient care equipment
• Ensure physician orders, history and physicals, and documentation are complete
• Communicate test abnormalities or concerns to surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff

Patient & Family Education

• Provide and review pre‑operative instructions with patients and families, including:
• Arrival time
• NPO status
• Clothing requirements
• Approximate length of stay
• Medication instructions
• Post‑operative home care needs
• Requirement for a responsible adult to drive the patient home
• Overview of the day‑of‑surgery experience
• Keep family members informed of patient progress

Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately document assessments, care, and medications in the patient record
• Adhere to all facility policies and procedures
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance

Professional Conduct

• Report to work as scheduled or notify management promptly if unable to report
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Foster positive working relationships with physicians, staff, and leadership
• Demonstrate a patient‑focused and quality‑driven approach
• Perform all duties in a timely and professional manner
• Complete additional duties as assigned by management

Physical Demands

• Ability to maintain high levels of visual and auditory acuity
• Frequent movement throughout the facility; ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and position patients and equipment
• Lift up to:
• 5 lbs constantly
• 10 lbs frequently
• 30 lbs occasionally
• Up to 40 lbs occasionally during patient care
• Up to 100 lbs rarely with assistance
• Ability to perform overhead, low‑reaching, and repetitive movements

Continuing Education & Professional Development

• Maintain current CPR certification
• Complete required continuing education credits
• Participate in all in‑service training programs
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development
• Learn and adapt to new procedures, equipment, and technologies

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