Perioperative Preop Nurse Specialist

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health seeks a Clinical Nurse C to prescreen patients before procedures requiring anesthesia and to coordinate care among the surgical team to ensure a safe, efficient experience. This role retrieves preoperative tests, gathers history and medications, and communicates findings to the physician and patient.

The nurse educates patients and families about the surgery and recovery process, performs the nursing process independently, and supports LLUMC's Professional Practice

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required; exceptions may be granted for certain bridge programs.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred; three years of nursing experience is typical for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Prescreens patients prior to procedures requiring anesthesia.
• Coordinate care and communication among surgical team; retrieve preoperative tests, H&P, meds, allergies.
• Provide education about surgery and recovery to patient, family or caregiver.
• Perform nursing process independently per LLUMC model to ensure individualized care.
• Support Magnet Recognition standards and foster a caring, diverse work environment.

Skills

Preoperative assessment

Perioperative nursing

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Loma Linda University Health seeks a Clinical Nurse C to prescreen patients before procedures requiring anesthesia and to coordinate care among the surgical team to ensure a safe, efficient experience. This role retrieves preoperative tests, gathers history and medications, and communicates findings to the physician and patient.

The nurse educates patients and families about the surgery and recovery process, performs the nursing process independently, and supports LLUMC's Professional Practice