Preoperative Testing Lead RN — Mentor & Optimize Care

BoulderCentre for Orthopedics and Spine; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

EAP

PTO

401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

FSA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Boulder Surgery Center in Colorado is seeking an experienced RN to lead Pre-Operative Testing (PST). You will mentor staff, coordinate daily workflows, and ensure high-quality preoperative care while remaining active in patient care.

You’ll serve as a clinical resource for the PST team, support onboarding and training, and partner with surgeons and anesthesia to optimize throughput and patient safety.

Qualifications

• ADN from an accredited program is required; BSN preferred.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in the applicable state.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments, including medical history reviews and evaluation of laboratory and diagnostic results.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to assess surgical readiness and coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and their families on pre-operative instructions, medications, diet, and surgical preparation.
• Address patient questions and concerns while helping patients feel informed, prepared, and supported.
• Maintain accurate patient records and communicate pertinent findings to the surgical team.
• Identify potential patient safety concerns and appropriately escalating abnormal findings.
• Serve as a clinical resource and go-to support for PST nursing staff.
• Help coordinate daily workflows, patient flow, and scheduling priorities.
• Provide guidance and support with complex pre-operative assessments and clinical decision-making.
• Assist with onboarding, training, coaching, and mentoring new PST nurses.
• Identify opportunities for staff development and communicate training needs to nursing leadership.
• Help identify and resolve workflow challenges to improve efficiency and patient care.
• Serve as a communication link between the PST team and nursing leadership.
• Support quality assurance initiatives, documentation standards, chart reviews, and clinical audits.
• Promote a collaborative, professional, and patient-focused team environment.

Skills

Mentoring

Workflow improvement

Team leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Clinical assessment

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

Job description

Boulder Surgery Center in Colorado is seeking an experienced RN to lead Pre-Operative Testing (PST). You will mentor staff, coordinate daily workflows, and ensure high-quality preoperative care while remaining active in patient care.

You’ll serve as a clinical resource for the PST team, support onboarding and training, and partner with surgeons and anesthesia to optimize throughput and patient safety.