Pre-Op Assessment Nurse (RN/LPN) – Full Time

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services; Gibson City (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services is seeking a full-time Pre-operative nurse to perform comprehensive pre-operative physical assessments for surgical patients, including vital signs, head-to-toe exams, and IV starts.

The role also involves reviewing histories, coordinating patient transport, and communicating with operating room staff to ensure smooth handoffs and transfer of care.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and pre-operative chart.
• Completion of patient physical assessment.
• Completion of intra departmental transfer sheet and assessment flow chart.
• Communication with O.R. staff regarding patient transfer.
• Conducts verbal or written hand off communication with O.R. staff.

Job description

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services is seeking a full-time Pre-operative nurse to perform comprehensive pre-operative physical assessments for surgical patients, including vital signs, head-to-toe exams, and IV starts.

The role also involves reviewing histories, coordinating patient transport, and communicating with operating room staff to ensure smooth handoffs and transfer of care.