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 nursing ethics.

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 positive health outcomes.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments to monitor status, enhance quality, and ensure safety.
• Document all patient care activities accurately to meet quality compliance standards.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, healthcare team members, patients, and families to improve care and patient experience.
• Delegate tasks appropriately while fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Adapt positively to healthcare dynamics and pursue continuous professional development.

Education

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

Experience

At least one year of healthcare experience is preferred.

Requirements

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

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.