Pre/Post Op Registered Nurse (PRN)

Riverview Surgical Center, LLC; South Sioux City (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Surgical Center, LLC in South Sioux City, Nebraska is seeking a Pre/Post-Operative Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive care from pre-op preparation through post-op recovery. You will use clinical judgment to ensure safety and quality in a patient-centered approach.

The role requires availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with duties spanning patient assessment, perioperative support, and education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN license in Nebraska or a compact state.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Experience in Pre/Post-Operative, PACU, or critical care preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and ability to act independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative team-player attitude with commitment to high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, plan care, and document thoroughly.
• Perform tests and administer medications within RN scope.
• Support the operating room environment, ensuring safety and standards compliance.
• Assist physicians during examinations and surgical procedures.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and center-specific standards.

Skills

RN license (Nebraska/compact)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Critical thinking

Communication

Independent judgment

Teamwork

Job description

Description

Role Summary

The Pre/Post-Operative RN is essential to the smooth and safe operation of our surgery center. You will utilize your experience and clinical judgment to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care from pre-operative preparation through post-operative recovery, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality are met.

• Required Availability: Must have availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment & Planning: Evaluate assigned patients, develop individualized nursing care plans, and ensure meticulous documentation of care provided.
• Clinical Care: Perform various patient tests and safely administer medications within the RN scope of practice.
• Surgical Support: Assist in the organization and daily function of the operating room environment, ensuring compliance with established Federal, State, and accreditation standards, and center policies.
• Physician Assistance: Assist physicians efficiently and professionally during examinations and surgical procedures.
• Patient Education: Actively promote patient independence by establishing measurable patient care goals and effectively teaching patients and families about their conditions, medications, and crucial self-care skills for a successful recovery.
• Compliance: Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, ensuring all activities adhere to all regulatory and center-specific standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nebraska (or compact state). BLS and ACLS
• Prior experience in Pre/Post-Operative, PACU, or critical care nursing is highly preferred.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to act independently using professional judgment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative team-player attitude with a commitment to high-quality patient outcomes.