Pre-Op Assessment RN — Surgical Readiness

Blanchard Valley Health System; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center seeks a Pre-Surgical Screening RN to complete pre-anesthesiology work for surgical patients. You will conduct assessment interviews, provide patient education, review pre-op tests, and coordinate with anesthesiology and other departments to ensure patient readiness for surgery.

The role requires RN licensure, 2+ years of clinical experience, and BLS within 90 days of hire, with strong computer and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work at a computer for long periods; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer education on all tests and procedures.
• Performs thorough pre-anesthesia interviews.
• Ensures completeness of pre-operative data, labs, and testing.
• Delivers peri-operative education to patient and family; communicates with teams.
• Participates in department education planning and competency programs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patient education

Computer use

Telephone handling

Tools

Cerner

Clinisync

Job description

Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center seeks a Pre-Surgical Screening RN to complete pre-anesthesiology work for surgical patients. You will conduct assessment interviews, provide patient education, review pre-op tests, and coordinate with anesthesiology and other departments to ensure patient readiness for surgery.

The role requires RN licensure, 2+ years of clinical experience, and BLS within 90 days of hire, with strong computer and communication skills.