Pre-Surgical Testing Lead RN - Mentor & Elevate Care

BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Optional Protection Benefits

Job summary

Boulder Surgery Center seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to lead the Pre‑Op and PACU team onsite, mentoring staff and optimizing clinical workflows while delivering exceptional patient care.

The PST Lead performs comprehensive pre-operative assessments, coordinates with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and helps onboard and develop PST nurses to improve daily operations and patient flow.

Qualifications

• Perform comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments and evaluate labs and results.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and staff to assess readiness.
• Educate patients and families on pre-operative instructions and preparation.
• Maintain accurate patient records and communicate findings to the team.
• Lead PST staff and coordinate daily workflows.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical resource for PST nurses and provide mentorship.
• Help onboard, train, and coach new PST staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and efficiency.
• Communicate needs and updates to nursing leadership.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN

Job description

Boulder Surgery Center seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to lead the Pre‑Op and PACU team onsite, mentoring staff and optimizing clinical workflows while delivering exceptional patient care.

The PST Lead performs comprehensive pre-operative assessments, coordinates with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and helps onboard and develop PST nurses to improve daily operations and patient flow.