Pre-Admission RN — Surgical Prep & Care Coordination

HUMBLE VASCULAR SURGICAL CENTER INC; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 44,083 - 74,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer matching

Job summary

Animas Surgical Hospital in Durango, CO seeks a Registered Nurse – Preadmission to coordinate and educate patients before surgery. You will assess health history, medications, and readiness, then collaborate with anesthesia and surgeons to optimize care and ensure all preoperative requirements are complete.

The role emphasizes nursing judgment, strict documentation, and adherence to regulatory standards to promote patient safety and smooth scheduling.

Qualifications

• RN license with active certification to practice.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum one year acute care nursing experience.
• Experience in perioperative/pre-admission testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments and education.
• Identify perioperative risks and communicate findings to providers.
• Review labs, tests, and clearances to ensure readiness for surgery.
• Coordinate with anesthesia, surgeons, and care teams for optimization.
• Ensure all preoperative requirements are completed before surgery date.
• Maintain documentation in the electronic health record.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Patient education

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Animas Surgical Hospital in Durango, CO seeks a Registered Nurse – Preadmission to coordinate and educate patients before surgery. You will assess health history, medications, and readiness, then collaborate with anesthesia and surgeons to optimize care and ensure all preoperative requirements are complete.

The role emphasizes nursing judgment, strict documentation, and adherence to regulatory standards to promote patient safety and smooth scheduling.