Preoperative Registered Nurse

Health Here; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here is seeking a perioperative nurse to provide comprehensive preoperative care. You will assess patients before surgery, prepare them for procedures, and ensure safe, coordinated support throughout the preoperative phase.

Responsibilities include preop assessments, patient education for perioperative care, collaboration with surgical teams, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards. You will monitor patients, document care, and respond promptly to emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assess patients before surgery and monitor their status.
• Ability to educate patients and families on perioperative care.
• Effective communication with the surgical team and family members.
• Accurate and thorough documentation of nursing care.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and respond to urgent situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform preoperative assessments and verify readiness for surgery.
• Prepare patients physically and psychologically for perioperative procedures.
• Educate patients and families on perioperative care, what to expect, and required follow-up.
• Collaborate with the surgical and perioperative team to coordinate care.
• Follow established safety protocols and quality standards.
• Monitor patient condition and recognize changes that require escalation.
• Document nursing care accurately and completely.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and support urgent clinical needs.

Skills

Patient assessment

Monitoring

Education & communication

Accurate documentation

Safety procedures

Job description

Role: Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care by assessing patients prior to surgery, preparing them for procedures, and ensuring safe, coordinated support throughout the preoperative phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preoperative assessments and verify readiness for surgery.
• Prepare patients physically and psychologically for perioperative procedures.
• Educate patients and families on perioperative care, what to expect, and required follow-up.
• Collaborate with the surgical and perioperative team to coordinate care.
• Follow established safety protocols and quality standards.
• Monitor patient condition and recognize changes that require escalation.
• Document nursing care accurately and completely.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and support urgent clinical needs.

Required Skills/Qualifications

Strong patient assessment and monitoring abilities, effective communication for education and teamwork, accurate documentation, and the ability to follow safety procedures and act decisively in urgent situations.