Registered Nurse - Perioperative Preadmission

The VIOS Clinic; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a registered nurse to assess patients referred for procedures, reviewing medical, surgical, anesthesia histories, and medications to determine appropriateness. You will educate patients on procedures and medication management, ensuring safety and understanding, while performing duties aligned with our mission, values, and standards.

Key responsibilities include evaluating patient histories for clearance or pretreatment, educating patients about

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure in Arkansas.
• BLS certification; ACLS/PALS may be required based on department.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient medical histories to determine need for clearance or pretreatment.
• Educate patients about procedures and medications.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and protocols.

Skills

Patient education

Safety protocols

Medical history review

Education

RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS certification

Tools

Optime scheduling

Job description

Role Overview

The RN assesses patients referred by physicians to ensure appropriateness for procedures, reviewing medical, surgical, anesthesia histories, and medications.

Role Overview

The RN assesses patients referred by physicians to ensure appropriateness for procedures, reviewing medical, surgical, anesthesia histories, and medications.

Provides patient education on procedures and medication management, ensuring safety and understanding.

Performs duties aligned with mission, values, and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient medical histories and determine need for additional clearance or pretreatment.
• Educate patients about procedures and medications.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and protocols.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program (Associate's, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current RN licensure in the state or compact license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; additional certifications like ACLS, PALS, or others may be required based on department.
• Preferred experience includes at least 2 years with Optime scheduling.