Pre Op Registered Nurse - FT
On-siteHutchinson, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct thorough preoperative assessments by reviewing patient histories, physical exams, and lab results. Provide patients and families with surgical process information, preoperative instructions, and emotional support. Prepare patients for surgery through IV initiation, medication administration, and consent verification while monitoring vital signs. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care. Maintain accurate patient documentation and adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and state/federal guidelines. Requires current Kansas RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and experience in preoperative or surgical nursing. Physical duties include lifting up to 75 pounds and prolonged standing based on patient volume and surgical schedule.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kansas
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
- Visual acuity
- Manual dexterity
- Auditory acuity
- Ability to walk
- Ability to bend
- Ability to stoop
- Ability to crawl
- Ability to squat
- Ability to stand for long periods
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in preoperative care
- Previous experience in surgical nursing
- Previous experience in a similar setting
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