Preoperative RN: Patient Care & Readiness Leader

University Clinical Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University Clinical Health in Memphis, Tennessee, seeks a Preoperative Registered Nurse responsible for patient care from admission to discharge. The ideal candidate will assess, plan, and implement patient care while ensuring safety and compliance with medical standards.

Requirements include RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, with a preference for candidates having prior medical/surgical nursing experience. This role emphasizes teamwork and patient safety within a leading healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of medical/surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS)/Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days.
• Successful completion of ACLS Course within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and coordinate patient care.
• Evaluate patient status on admission and ongoing.
• Provide emergency care according to physician policy.

Skills

Clinical data correlation

Priority setting

Effective communication

Patient care coordination

Emergency care decision-making

Education

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing

Current state licensure to practice

Current BLS/BCLS certification

Current ACLS certification

Current PALS certification if requested

Job description

University Clinical Health in Memphis, Tennessee, seeks a Preoperative Registered Nurse responsible for patient care from admission to discharge. The ideal candidate will assess, plan, and implement patient care while ensuring safety and compliance with medical standards.

Requirements include RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, with a preference for candidates having prior medical/surgical nursing experience. This role emphasizes teamwork and patient safety within a leading healthcare environment.