Registered Nurse- Pre Surgical Testing- Full Time

Elliot Health System; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

403b with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Earned time off

Pet insurance

Legal services

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Elliot Health System in Manchester, NH seeks a Presurgical Testing Nurse to perform preoperative assessments and identify risks before surgery. You will review patient records, monitor vitals, administer medications, and educate patients on testing and post-operative care.

Join a team within the Surgical Services group that prioritizes patient safety, collaboration with surgeons, and high-quality nursing care. Full-time, 36 hours per week, day shift.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• NH RN license or Compact state RN license required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and monitor vital signs before, during, and after surgeries.
• Administer medications and perform wound care as necessary.
• Provide educational resources to patients about pre-surgical testing and post-operative care.
• Collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare providers to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Nursing

Preoperative assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Patient education

Collaboration with surgeons

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Who We Are:

Pre-Surgical Testing (PST), part of our Surgical Services team, is a group of nurses that care for patients of all ages scheduled for surgical, invasive, and non-invasive procedures requiring anesthesia. Electronic Medical Records are used to retrieve documents and results prior to surgery as well as perform telephone interviews with patients.

About the Job:

As a Presurgical Testing Nurse, you are responsible for performing preoperative assessment on patients prior to surgery. You will examine patient records and identify any risks or potential complications that may arise during the operation.

What You’ll Do:

• Assess patient condition and monitor vital signs before, during, and after surgeries.
• Administer medications and perform wound care as necessary.
• Provide educational resources to patients about pre-surgical testing and post-operative care.
• Collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare providers to ensure patient safety is always maintained.

Who You Are:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• New Hampshire Registered Nurse or Compact State Registered Nurse License.
• Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation period and maintain during employment. ACLS preferred.

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date
• Accrued Earned Time
• 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week
• Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts

Work Schedule:

Full Time, 36 hours per week. Day Shift