Pre-Surgical Testing RN – Patient Prep & Coordination

Emerson Hospital; West Concord (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Pre-Surgical Testing. The role collaborates with anesthesia and surgical teams to gather and verify patient information, coordinate tests and labs, and prepare charts for surgery.

You will educate patients on fasting, medications to hold or take, and answer questions about the procedure. The position offers full-time hours, variable shifts, and a professional, business-casual dress code.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Experience in surgical setting preferred; strong patient assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble patient chart for the surgical procedure and ensure completion of all ordered tests.
• Instruct the patient on fasting times and medications to be taken/held; answer questions about the procedure.
• Collaborate with anesthesia and physicians to rectify areas of concern so surgery is not cancelled.

Skills

Critical thinking

Physical assessment

Multi-tasking

English communication

Confidentiality

Education

Nursing education

Job description

Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Pre-Surgical Testing. The role collaborates with anesthesia and surgical teams to gather and verify patient information, coordinate tests and labs, and prepare charts for surgery.

You will educate patients on fasting, medications to hold or take, and answer questions about the procedure. The position offers full-time hours, variable shifts, and a professional, business-casual dress code.