Pre-Op Registered Nurse (RN)

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is seeking a Pre-Operative Nurse to prepare patients for surgery, educate families, and support safe pre-operative care. You will work with surgical teams to ensure accurate histories, vital signs, and readiness for procedures.

The role emphasizes patient safety, comfort, and coordinating with anesthesia and hospital staff. A Louisiana RN license and active certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
• Minimum of 1 year of Pre-Op nursing experience.
• Hold a current Louisiana RN license.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' medical history, vital signs, and readiness for surgery.
• Educate patients and families about pre-operative procedures and expectations.
• Administer medications and pre-op treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Coordinate with surgical teams, anesthesia, and other departments to ensure smooth workflow.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and emotional support throughout the pre-operative process.
• Document patient information accurately and maintain regulatory compliance.

Skills

Pre-Operative care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (Louisiana)

Nursing degree/diploma

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Job Responsibilities

As a Pre-Operative Nurse, you'll play a crucial role in preparing patients for surgery and ensuring their safety and comfort. You will collaborate with surgical teams, provide education, and monitor patients to optimize outcomes before, during, and immediately after procedures.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Assessing patients' medical history, vital signs, and readiness for surgery.

• Educating patients and their families about pre-operative procedures, expectations, and post-operative care.

• Administering medications and pre-op treatments as prescribed by physicians.

• Coordinating with surgical teams, anesthesia, and other departments to ensure smooth surgical workflow.

• Ensuring patient safety, comfort, and emotional support throughout the pre-operative process.

• Documenting patient information accurately and maintaining compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

To join our team, you'll need the following qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.

• A minimum of 1 year of Pre-Op nursing experience.

• Hold a current Louisiana RN license.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS, and PALS certification.