Registered Nurse - Preoperative

Role Overview

A registered nurse practicing independently in a clinical setting, providing routine and complex patient care while managing contingencies and long-term goals.

A registered nurse practicing independently in a clinical setting, providing routine and complex patient care while managing contingencies and long-term goals.

• Utilize the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation—for assigned patients.
• Address patients' psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs at their level of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments following protocols, monitoring for side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient histories, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess educational needs and provide information to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Delegate tasks appropriately to care team members to optimize patient management.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of one year of related nursing experience preferred.
• Current RN license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Additional certifications such as ACLS and PALS are required within specified time frames.
• Experience in perioperative or surgical settings is advantageous.
• Strong assessment, communication, and patient education skills.

Completion of onboarding, annual competency validations, and adherence to certification deadlines are essential for ongoing practice.