Pre-Operative Registered Nurse

Azza HealthCare Agency; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a Registered Nurse (Pre-Op) to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in the pre-operative setting. You will perform comprehensive pre‑op assessments, verify consents, initiate IV therapy, and administer medications to support patients preparing for surgery.

You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff, maintain EMR documentation with accuracy, and uphold strict safety standards while addressing patients' physical and

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the relevant state.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills.
• Knowledge of pre-operative workflow and patient safety practices.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and bedside compassion.
• Accurate EMR documentation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative assessments and communicate findings to the care team.
• Confirm surgical consent documentation prior to procedures.
• Start IV therapy and administer medications per orders.
• Prepare patients for surgery while addressing emotional and comfort needs.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR and follow strict safety standards.

Skills

RN Licensure

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Pre-op workflow

Communication & teamwork

EMR documentation

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Registered Nurse (Pre-Op)

Provide compassionate, patient-centered care in the pre-operative setting by completing comprehensive pre‑op assessments and verifying surgical consents. Initiate and manage IV therapy, administer ordered medications, and support patients in preparing both physically and emotionally for upcoming procedures.

Provide compassionate, patient-centered care in the pre-operative setting by completing comprehensive pre‑op assessments and verifying surgical consents. Initiate and manage IV therapy, administer ordered medications, and support patients in preparing both physically and emotionally for upcoming procedures.

Key Duties

• Perform pre-operative assessments and communicate findings to the care team


• Confirm surgical consent documentation prior to procedures


• Start IV therapy and administer medications per orders


• Prepare patients for surgery while addressing emotional and comfort needs


• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff


• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR and follow strict safety standards

Qualifications & Skills

• Active Registered Nurse licensure


• Strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills


• Knowledge of pre-operative workflow and patient safety practices


• Excellent communication, teamwork, and bedside compassion


• Accurate EMR documentation and attention to detail