Registered Nurse - Pre-Op

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(k) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, Inc., seeks a Pre-Operative Registered Nurse (Part Time-Days) in Washington, DC. The role provides comprehensive nursing care before surgical procedures, coordinating with surgical and anesthesia teams and ensuring patient safety and readiness.

The Pre-Op RN conducts preoperative assessments, prepares patients, initiates IVs, and educates patients and families about procedures and discharge expectations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• DC RN License required.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years perioperative nursing experience.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive preoperative patient assessments, including medical history, medication review, allergies, and vital signs.
• Verify surgical consent forms, physician orders, and required documentation.
• Prepare patients physically and emotionally for surgical procedures.
• Initiate IV access and administer medications as ordered.
• Ensure completion of required preoperative testing and laboratory results.
• Educate patients and families regarding surgical procedures, postoperative expectations, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes to appropriate providers.
• Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Assist with patient transport and positioning as needed.
• Support efficient patient flow and surgical schedule coordination.

Skills

Patient assessment

IV access

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

DC RN License

BSN preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system is a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it ensures that residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.

This full-service hospital includes 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma centre, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage, and a helipad for emergency transport.

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Op Registered Nurse (Part Time-Days)

The Pre-Operative Registered Nurse (Pre-Op RN) is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients prior to surgical or procedural interventions. The Pre-Op RN performs patient assessments, prepares patients for surgery, collaborates with the surgical and anesthesia teams, and ensures patients are medically and emotionally prepared for procedures while maintaining patient safety and quality standards.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive preoperative patient assessments, including medical history, medication review, allergies, and vital signs
• Verify surgical consent forms, physician orders, and required documentation
• Prepare patients physically and emotionally for surgical procedures
• Initiate IV access and administer medications as ordered
• Ensure completion of required preoperative testing and laboratory results
• Educate patients and families regarding surgical procedures, postoperative expectations, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff to coordinate patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation within the electronic medical record
• Monitor patient condition and report changes to appropriate providers
• Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory compliance standards
• Assist with patient transport and positioning as needed
• Support efficient patient flow and surgical schedule coordination

To learn more visit https://cedarhillregional.com/ or https://jobs.uhsinc.com/cedar-hill-regional-medical-center.

As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee, you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• DC RN License required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of perioperative nursing experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.