FT PreOp RN

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Life and AD&D

Short- and long-term disability

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) and retirement planning

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Physicians Surgery Center of Chattanooga is seeking a Preoperative Registered Nurse to assess patients before surgery, educate families, monitor vitals, and coordinate with the surgical team to ensure a smooth, safe experience.

Requirements include RN from an accredited program, active Tennessee RN license, BLS/ACLS (PALS if required), and 2 years PACU/critical care experience preferred. Comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• RN degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in Tennessee.
• BLS and ACLS required; PALS if required by center.
• Two years PACU or critical care experience preferred.
• Strong nursing judgment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients before surgery, ensuring they are fully prepared for procedures.
• Educate patients and families about the surgical process and answer questions.
• Monitor vitals, review medical histories, and collaborate with the surgical team.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold high standards of patient care.

Skills

Nursing judgment

Communication skills

Education

RN degree from accredited nursing program

Job description

Physicians Surgery Center of Chattanooga is a Joint Commission-accredited, multispecialty ambulatory surgery center committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a service-focused environment. Our modern facility includes 4 operating rooms and 2 treatment rooms, supporting specialties such as GYN, ophthalmology, orthopedics, ENT, and retina. As a physician-owned center, we foster strong clinical collaboration to ensure exceptional surgical outcomes.

PreOp Registered Nurse

• As a Preoperative RN, you’ll assess patients before surgery, ensuring they’re fully prepared for their procedures.
• Educate patients and their families about the surgical process, answering any questions and providing reassurance.
• Monitor patients’ vitals, review medical histories, and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure a smooth and safe experience.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold the highest standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
• Active RN license in the state
• BLS and ACLS Required, PALS if required by the center
• 2 years experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.