Pre-Operative Registered Nurse

Rosaires Care; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosaires Care is seeking a Pre-Op Staff RN to provide safe, compassionate pre-surgical nursing care in a hospital setting.

The role includes pre-operative assessments, starting IVs, administering medications, and coordinating with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient readiness and safety.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication/IV administration skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork across care teams.
• Detail-oriented EMR documentation and adherence to safety protocols.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative patient assessments and readiness evaluations
• Start IVs, administer medications, and verify required consents
• Prepare patients and families for surgery, addressing questions and concerns
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams
• Monitor vital signs and respond to clinical changes
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and ensure completeness
• Uphold infection prevention and patient safety standards

Skills

Clinical assessment

IV/Medication administration

EMR documentation

Team communication

Patient-centered care

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Pre-Op Staff RN provides safe, compassionate pre-surgical nursing care in a collaborative hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative patient assessments and readiness evaluations
• Start IVs, administer medications, and verify required consents
• Prepare patients and families for surgery, addressing questions and concerns
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams
• Monitor vital signs and respond to clinical changes
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and ensure completeness
• Uphold infection prevention and patient safety standards

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure
• Strong clinical assessment and medication/IV administration skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork across care teams
• Detail-oriented EMR documentation and adherence to safety protocols
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care