Pre-Operative Registered Nurse

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare seeks a Clinical Nurse Pre-operative to deliver safe, patient-centered care for surgical patients in our St. Louis pre-op unit.

This RN will perform comprehensive assessments, review histories and medications, initiate IVs, prepare patients for anesthesia, and ensure all pre-operative protocols and consents are complete. The nurse will educate patients and families, coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative teams, and document accurately in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Perform comprehensive pre-operative assessments and histories.
• Review current medications and allergies to ensure safe anesthesia.
• Educate patients and families about procedures, risks, and expectations.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative teams to optimize care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pre-op assessments and histories.
• Ensure all pre-operative protocols and consents are complete.
• Initiate IV access and prepare patients for anesthesia.
• Document accurately in the EMR and communicate plan to the team.

Skills

IV initiation

Pre-operative assessment

Patient education

Care coordination

Medication review

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

BJC HealthCare seeks a Clinical Nurse Pre-operative to deliver safe, patient-centered care for surgical patients in our St. Louis pre-op unit. This RN will perform comprehensive assessments, review histories and medications, initiate IVs, prepare patients for anesthesia, and ensure all pre-operative protocols and consents are complete. The nurse will educate patients and families, coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative teams, and document accurately in the EMR. In our mission-driven, collaborative environment, you’ll practice evidence-based care, mentor team members, and contribute to continuous quality improvement and patient safety.