Ambulatory Surgery Pre and Post - RN

Bradley Medical Center, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitruvian Health is seeking an Ambulatory Pre-Op/Post-Op RN to deliver safe, patient- and family-centered care across the surgical continuum. This role uses the nursing process to prepare patients for procedures and guide recovery before discharge.

Responsibilities include pre-operative assessments, IV starts, medication administration, post-anesthesia care, and clear discharge instructions. You’ll collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and families to ensure smooth perioperative flow

Qualifications

• RN with active license in the state.
• Experience in perioperative nursing or ambulatory surgery.
• Strong patient- and family-centered care approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operative assessments and verify medical histories.
• Initiate IVs and administer pre-op meds as required.
• Monitor patient status in PACU and manage post-op recovery.
• Provide comprehensive discharge instructions to patients and caregivers.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Who We Are

At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‑being of every team member.

Our Legacy

Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‑driven team making a difference every day.

Our Values

Our core values—Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE)—guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.

Your Career With Us

Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact. Excellence. Every person. Every time.

The Ambulatory Pre-Op/Post-Op RN

delivers safe, patient- and family-centered care across the surgical continuum. This role utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to prepare patients for procedures and manage their recovery before discharge

Pre-Operative Care

• Perform physical and psychosocial patient assessments, review medical histories, and verify surgical site/informed consent.
• Review daily schedules, prepare clinical care areas, and complete pre-operative phone interviews or scheduling.
• Start intravenous (IV) lines, administer pre-op medications, and obtain necessary diagnostic test results.
• Communicate patient status changes or clinical concerns to surgeons, anesthesiologists, and family members.

Post-Operative / PACU Recovery Care

• Monitor patient vitals, hemodynamic status, and level of consciousness as they emerge from anesthesia or sedation.
• Manage post-procedural pain, treat side effects like nausea, and use aseptic technique for wound or surgical site checks.
• Complete post-anesthesia documentation and verify that strict clinical discharge criteria are fully met.
• Deliver thorough discharge instructions and post-op care education to the patient and their designated caregiver.

Who We Are

At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‑being of every team member.

Our Legacy

Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‑driven team making a difference every day.

Our Values

Our core values—Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE)—guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.

Your Career With Us

Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact. Excellence. Every person. Every time.