Preop RN: Patient-Centered Surgical Prep Expert

Summit Medical Center; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Summit Medical Center in Oklahoma City is seeking a PreOp Registered Nurse to join our Surgery Team. You will admit patients to the clinical area and provide nursing care to the preoperative patient, developing a nursing care plan specifically designed for the individual patient.

The staffing is based on a teamwork concept; cross-training may occur, and staff may perform other duties as needed. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities within the surgical

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or vocational school.
• Licensed to practice in the state of Oklahoma.
• Previous preoperative care experience required.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS required within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the preoperative area has a clean and therapeutic environment for all patients, at all times.
• Ensures supplies and equipment needed are available and in good working order.
• Admits the patient to the unit and prepares him/her for the scheduled procedure.
• Makes initial assessment and determines the nursing needs of the patient, communicates additional discharge needs when applicable.
• Explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety.
• Identifies the patient’s physical and mental status.
• Monitors the patient’s medical condition and reports any significant changes.
• Assures surgical consent, preoperative test results, and H&P are in the medical record prior to the proposed procedure.
• Reports any important health history facts to the operating room nurse.
• Gives patients and family members emotional support as necessary.
• Documents patient care delivered accurately in the medical record.
• Implements doctor’s orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Educates patients and family.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• Maintains established center/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Maintains department records, reports, and files as required.
• Maintains and cares for department equipment and supplies.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and center-related business.
• Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other center employees.
• Documents concisely, precisely, and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.
• Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and center business.
• Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age-specific, and drug administration).

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs monitoring

Assessment skills

IV Therapy

CPR

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or vocational school

Licensed to practice in the state of Oklahoma

Job description

Summit Medical Center in Oklahoma City is seeking a PreOp Registered Nurse to join our Surgery Team. You will admit patients to the clinical area and provide nursing care to the preoperative patient, developing a nursing care plan specifically designed for the individual patient.

The staffing is based on a teamwork concept; cross-training may occur, and staff may perform other duties as needed. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities within the surgical