RN Pre Op

RN Pre Op

Department: 7420-Surgery & Recovery

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 14662 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780 ("HOSPITAL")

Reporting To: Glenda Luce

Compensation: $41.00 - $62.00 / hour

The Pre-Operative Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role in preparing patients for surgical and invasive procedures by delivering comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care throughout the preoperative phase. Working collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary care teams, the Pre-Op RN develops, coordinates, and implements individualized plans of care that promote patient safety, surgical readiness, and optimal clinical outcomes.

Serving Tustin, Santa Ana and other surrounding communities, Foothill Regional Medical Center is a fully accredited acute care hospital, licensed for 177 beds - 120 beds for general acute care, 15 intensive care beds and 42 pediatric sub-acute beds. Our surgeons are supported by state-of-the-art robotics.

• Put Patients First
• Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
• Operate with Integrity & Excellence
• Be Innovative
• Work As One Team

• Conduct comprehensive preoperative patient assessments, including health history review and physical examination.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Assess and address the physical, emotional, educational, and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Provide preoperative education and support to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Perform ongoing patient monitoring and reassessment, adjusting care plans as needed based on patient condition.
• Ensure compliance with preoperative safety standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Advocate for patients and promote a safe, efficient, and positive surgical experience.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Active, current, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• At least six (6) months of recent Registered Nurse knowledge and experience in an Ambulatory Surgery Center, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), or Emergency Department (ED) setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and other operational needs.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt, prioritize, and maintain composure in a fast-paced, dynamic health-care environment.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Bilingual proficiency with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse patient populations and their families.
• Previous perioperative or preoperative nursing experience.
• Certification in a specialty nursing area related to surgical services.