Pre-Op Registered Nurse

Piedmont Healthcare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse for the Pre-Op team. You will perform comprehensive pre-operative assessments, verify surgical consents, initiate IV therapy, administer ordered medications, and ensure patients are prepared for procedures.

You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff while maintaining EMR documentation and upholding strict safety standards in a patient-centered setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pre-operative assessments.
• Verify surgical consents.
• Initiate IV therapy and administer medications.
• Prepare patients physically and emotionally for procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and uphold safety standards.

Job description

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Pre-Op team. In this role, you will perform comprehensive pre-operative assessments, verify surgical consents, initiate IV therapy, administer ordered medications, and ensure patients are prepared both physically and emotionally for procedures. You’ll collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff while maintaining accurate EMR documentation and strict safety standards. Piedmont offers a supportive, patient-centered culture with access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.