Pre-Op RN: Patient Prep & Education

Surgery Partners, Inc.; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with company 2%

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking a Pre-Admission Testing Registered Nurse to evaluate and prepare patients for scheduled procedures. You will perform comprehensive pre-operative assessments, educate patients on protocols, and ensure all necessary clearances are in the chart.

You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists and physicians to optimize care, verify consents in the EHR, and administer medications as ordered, with post-operative discharge per policy. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Pre-operative patient assessments including medical histories and medications.
• Educate patients on pre-surgical protocols and post-operative expectations.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists and physicians to obtain clearances.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative phone interviews to collect medical histories, medication lists, and identify potential surgical or anesthesia risks.
• Teach patients about pre-surgical protocols (NPO status, medications to hold) and what to expect during their visit, plus basic post-operative care plans.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and physicians to ensure patients are medically optimized and that all necessary clearances are in the chart.
• Verify surgical consents, medical records and medication reconciliation in the EHR system prior to procedure date.
• Administer medications and treatments ordered by the physician.
• Cares and discharges pre-operative patients according to facility policies.

Skills

Patient assessment

Pre-op education

Team collaboration

Consent verification

Nursing care

Medication administration

Discharge planning

Job description

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking a Pre-Admission Testing Registered Nurse to evaluate and prepare patients for scheduled procedures. You will perform comprehensive pre-operative assessments, educate patients on protocols, and ensure all necessary clearances are in the chart.

You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists and physicians to optimize care, verify consents in the EHR, and administer medications as ordered, with post-operative discharge per policy. Equal opportunity employer.