Preop RN Specialist — Day Shift, Operating Room

Baptist Health; Arkansas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Arkansas seeks a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room in a day shift. The role covers planning, organizing, and providing preoperative care, including admission assessment and care planning for surgical patients in coordination with the Nurse Practice Act of Arkansas.

The preoperative RN will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, ensure patient safety, and uphold standards of care while supporting education for specialty units as needed.

Qualifications

• A new RN graduate from an accredited nursing program or Registered Nurse in good standing.
• Active, unencumbered RN license to practice in the state of Arkansas.
• BSN preferred; applies basic knowledge and skills to meet standard of care.
• Able to work as a full partner of an interdisciplinary team.
• Healthcare CPR required; some areas may require ACLS, PALS and/or NALS - training provided.
• Specialty units require and will provide specific specialty education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and administer nursing care within scope of training and expertise.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure effective patient care and outcomes.
• Provide preoperative nursing care, admission assessment, and planning of care.
• Work as a full partner of the interdisciplinary team in the operating room setting.

Skills

RN license active

CPR certified

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

BSN preferred

Registered Nurse from accredited program

Job description

Baptist Health in Arkansas seeks a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room in a day shift. The role covers planning, organizing, and providing preoperative care, including admission assessment and care planning for surgical patients in coordination with the Nurse Practice Act of Arkansas.

The preoperative RN will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, ensure patient safety, and uphold standards of care while supporting education for specialty units as needed.