Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, providing exceptional perioperative nursing care in an ambulatory surgery setting. As a PreOp Registered Nurse (RN), you will deliver direct patient care using the nursing process, demonstrating clinical expertise and adhering to professional ethical standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to established safety protocols including infection prevention, safe patient handling, and critical lab notifications to maintain a safe care environment.
• Administer medications, perform nursing interventions, and provide patient and family education to support quality outcomes.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments to monitor status, enhance safety, and communicate findings effectively to the healthcare team.
• Document all patient care activities accurately to ensure compliance with quality measures.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to physicians and team members to improve outcomes.
• Engage patients and families with timely communication that promotes understanding and supports health outcomes.
• Delegate tasks appropriately while fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Adapt positively to healthcare dynamics and pursue ongoing professional development.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; graduation from an accredited nursing program required.

Experience

At least one year of healthcare experience preferred.

Requirements

• Current RN license in a Compact State or the state of practice required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Mental and Physical Demands

Requires considerable mental focus, frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 35 lbs, and various physical movements such as turning, stooping, and reaching.

Working Conditions

Exposure to infectious and communicable diseases, occasional encounters with hostile individuals, and minimal physical discomfort.