Pre Op Registered Nurse - FT

Job Summary:

The Pre-Op RN will be responsible for preparing patients for surgery, ensuring they are ready both physically and emotionally, and providing essential preoperative care.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough preoperative assessments, including reviewing patient histories, physical exams, and lab results.
• Patient Education: Provide patients and their families with information about the surgical process, including preoperative instructions and what to expect postoperatively.
• Preparation: Prepare patients for surgery, including starting IVs, administering preoperative medications, and ensuring consent forms are completed.
• Monitoring: Monitor patients' vital signs and condition before surgery.
• Collaboration: Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records and documentation.
• Emotional Support: Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families.
• Compliance: Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulations, as well as state and federal guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kansas.
• Experience: Previous experience in preoperative care, surgical nursing, or a similar setting preferred.
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required.
• Skills: Strong clinical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team.