PRN Preop RN: Patient Prep & Education

HUMBLE VASCULAR SURGICAL CENTER INC; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis

Health Savings Account with employer

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with company

Job summary

Humble Vascular Surgical Center Inc. is seeking a Preop Registered Nurse to obtain health histories and prepare patients for surgery. The role partners with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the care team to optimize medical status and ensure all clearances are documented.

You will educate patients on pre-surgical protocols, verify consents and records in the EHR, administer meds, and support pre-op/post-op care. The position is PRN, Monday–Friday, on-site in Franklin, TN.

Qualifications

• Obtain pre-operative health history and pertinent information to evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Educate patients on pre-surgical protocols and what to expect during their visit.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and physicians to ensure medical optimization.
• Verify consents, medical records, and medication reconciliation in the EHR prior to procedure date.
• Provide total nursing care for pre-operative and post-operative patients.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Discharge pre-operative patients according to facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive pre-operative phone interviews to collect medical histories, medication lists, and risks.
• Pre-Op Education: Teach patients about pre-surgical protocols and what to expect during their visit.
• Collaboration: Work with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and physicians to optimize care and obtain clearances.
• Documentation: Verify surgical consents and medical records in the EHR before procedure date.
• Care Provision: Develop and implement nursing care for pre- and post-operative patients.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications and treatments ordered by physicians.
• Discharge: Discharge pre-operative patients per facility policies.

Skills

Preoperative assessment

EHR documentation

Phone interviews

Postoperative care

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Humble Vascular Surgical Center Inc. is seeking a Preop Registered Nurse to obtain health histories and prepare patients for surgery. The role partners with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the care team to optimize medical status and ensure all clearances are documented.

You will educate patients on pre-surgical protocols, verify consents and records in the EHR, administer meds, and support pre-op/post-op care. The position is PRN, Monday–Friday, on-site in Franklin, TN.