Outpatient PreOp Registered Nurse provides safe, compassionate pre-surgical care in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive preoperative assessments and review medical history, labs, and required clearances.
- Initiate and manage IV access and administer medications as ordered.
- Coordinate care with surgeons and anesthesia teams to ensure readiness for procedures.
- Prepare patients and provide education to support understanding and comfort.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR, including assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
- Follow infection control standards and uphold patient safety and comfort throughout the pre-op process.
- Support a collaborative, learning-focused environment aligned with organizational mission and values.
Qualifications & Skills: Active RN licensure; strong clinical assessment skills; proficiency with IV placement and medication administration; knowledge of perioperative workflow and infection control; excellent communication and documentation skills; ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.