Clinical Nurse Pre-Op

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare in St. Louis, MO, invites you to join the Pre-Op Clinical Nurse team, delivering safe, compassionate care to surgical patients.

You will perform thorough pre-operative assessments, start IVs, administer medications, verify consents, and prepare patients physically and emotionally for procedures. Working closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll help ensure patient readiness, safety, and understanding of pre- and post-operative instructions, while

Qualifications

• Pre-operative assessments must be thorough.
• Ability to start IVs and administer medications.
• Verify patient consents and explain procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia and teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate pre-op nursing care to surgical patients.
• Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments and prepare patients for procedures.
• Educate patients on pre- and post-operative instructions.
• Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure readiness and safety.

Skills

IV insertion

Pre-operative assessment

Medication administration

Consent verification

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Join BJC HealthCare as a Clinical Nurse in our Pre-Op area, providing safe, compassionate care to surgical patients. You will complete thorough pre-operative assessments, start IVs, administer medications, verify consents, and prepare patients physically and emotionally for procedures. Collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll ensure patient readiness, safety, and understanding of pre- and post-op instructions. In our mission-driven, inclusive environment, you’ll benefit from strong clinical support, ongoing education, and opportunities to grow within a leading, research-connected health system.