Presurgical Planning RN (PRN) - Preop Care & Coordination

Vail Health; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 52,348 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN differential 16%

Job summary

Vail Health is seeking an on-site Registered Nurse for pre-operative care in a PRN role. You will perform comprehensive pre-op assessments, identify risk factors, and coordinate with the surgical team to ensure all necessary tests and documentation are completed.

The role requires at least one year of clinical nursing experience, Colorado RN license (or compact state), and BLS certification. Hourly pay range is provided, with a PRN differential of 16%.

Qualifications

• One year clinical experience required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Education: Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessment including medical history, allergies, current medications, and prior experiences.
• Identify and document risk factors such as comorbidities affecting surgery.
• Ensure pre-operative diagnostic tests are completed and consult anesthesia as needed.
• Coordinate with surgical team, anesthesiologists, and other departments to complete preparations before surgery.
• Maintain accurate records, including patient consents, test results and pre-operative checklists in EMR.
• Provide patient education on pre-operative prep, fasting, medications, hygiene, and recovery expectations.

Education

Associate Nursing Degree

RN license in Colorado or compact state

Job description

Vail Health is seeking an on-site Registered Nurse for pre-operative care in a PRN role. You will perform comprehensive pre-op assessments, identify risk factors, and coordinate with the surgical team to ensure all necessary tests and documentation are completed.

The role requires at least one year of clinical nursing experience, Colorado RN license (or compact state), and BLS certification. Hourly pay range is provided, with a PRN differential of 16%.