Lead PreOp RN

Job Overview

We are seeking a experienced Lead Preoperative Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dedicated surgical team. In this pivotal role, you will lead preoperative nursing activities, coordinate patient assessments, and ensure seamless preparation for surgical procedures. Your expertise will help optimize patient safety, streamline workflows, and uphold the highest standards of care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence patient outcomes positively while helping to lead a team of skilled nurses and support staff.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about surgical excellence, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the preoperative nursing team, ensuring adherence to hospital policies, safety protocols, and regulatory standards such as HIPAA and long-term care regulations

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history review, and physiological evaluations using advanced EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems

• Prepare patients for surgery by verifying consent forms, administering medications including injections, IV infusions, and catheter care as needed

• Coordinate with surgical teams to schedule procedures, manage patient flow, and facilitate efficient utilization review and management processes

• Oversee documentation of medical records, ensuring accuracy in ICD-10/ICD-9 coding, CPT coding, and medical documentation compliance

• Implement infection control practices using aseptic techniques during sterile processing and specimen collection / processing

• Provide daily leadership in the unit

Requirements

• Valid RN license with current state healthcare regulations compliance

• Extensive patient care experience focusing on surgery

• Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or other hospital systems;

• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pharmacology related to medication administration and injection techniques

• Demonstrated leadership skills with previous supervising or nurse management experience in hospital or long-term care settings

• Ability to perform physical examinations, venipuncture (venipuncture), phlebotomy, catheterization, and sterile procedures efficiently

• Excellent communication skills for managerial communication and team collaboration; adept at triage and patient assessment in high-pressure environments

• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations along with familiarity with medical terminology relevant to perioperative care and discharge planning

• Experience working with diverse patient populations including individuals with developmental disabilities or dementia care needs; familiarity with behavioral health considerations is advantageous

• Basic life support (BLS) certification required; additional certifications such as ACLS or PALS preferred

Join us to lead a compassionate team committed to delivering exceptional preoperative care. We value your expertise in managing complex cases across various specialties—ensuring every patient receives safe, personalized attention from start to finish. Your leadership will help shape the future of surgical nursing excellence!