Pre/Post-Op Registered Nurse

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking an RN for pre- and post-procedure nursing care in a fast-paced, academic-affiliated setting. You will perform assessments, establish IV access, and administer medications while monitoring patients during recovery.

You will educate patients and families on procedures, recovery expectations, and aftercare, coordinating closely with physicians and anesthesia teams to ensure safe and timely treatment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with perioperative or procedural care experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and patient monitoring skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, academic-affiliated environment.
• Clear communication and patient/family education skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with coordination across providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-procedure nursing care for patients undergoing surgeries and advanced interventions.
• Perform patient assessments and establish/manage IV access.
• Administer medications and closely monitor patients during recovery.
• Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery, and aftercare instructions.
• Coordinate care with physicians and anesthesia teams for safe, timely treatment.

Skills

RN

Perioperative care

Patient monitoring

Medication administration

Education to patients

Team coordination

Education

RN license

Job description

RN – Pre/Post Special Procedures/Surgery

Provide comprehensive pre- and post-procedure nursing care for patients undergoing surgeries and advanced interventions. Perform patient assessments, establish and manage IV access, administer medications, and closely monitor patients during recovery. Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery expectations, and aftercare instructions. Coordinate care with physicians and anesthesia teams to ensure safe, timely treatment and clear communication.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in perioperative or procedural care
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and patient monitoring skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, academic-affiliated environment
• Clear communication and patient/family education skills
• Team-oriented mindset with coordination and collaboration across providers