Pre-Surgical RN - Day Shift, Full-Time

Emerson Hospital; West Concord (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Pre-Surgical Testing. The role collaborates with anesthesia to gather patient information, review tests, labs, and consults, ensuring results are within safe ranges to avoid surgery cancellations.

The nurse assembles the patient chart, confirms completion of all orders, and educates patients on fasting, medications to take or hold, and answers questions about the procedure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• BCLS certification required.
• Surgical setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble patient chart for the surgical procedure and ensure all tests are completed.
• Instruct patients on fasting, meds to take/hold, and answer questions about the procedure.
• Collaborate with anesthesia and physicians to prevent surgery cancellation.
• Maintain patient information confidentiality and communicate results as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Physical assessment

Multi-tasking

English communication

Confidentiality

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Pre-Surgical Testing. The role collaborates with anesthesia to gather patient information, review tests, labs, and consults, ensuring results are within safe ranges to avoid surgery cancellations.

The nurse assembles the patient chart, confirms completion of all orders, and educates patients on fasting, medications to take or hold, and answers questions about the procedure.