Registered Nurse- Presurgical 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 benefits start

Earned Time

403b with matching

Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/yr

Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Vendor Discounts

Job summary

Elliot Health System is seeking a Presurgical Testing Nurse to perform comprehensive preoperative assessments, identify potential risks, and support patients scheduled for surgical procedures. The role emphasizes careful review of records, optimizing patient safety, and coordinating with the surgical team.

The position requires nursing licensure in NH (or Compact state) with BSN preferred, BLS available during orientation, and ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• New Hampshire Registered Nurse or Compact State Registered Nurse License.
• BLS qualification required during orientation; 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

Patient assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Wound care

Education & counseling

Collaborative care

Education

BSN preferred

NH RN license or Compact state license

BLS during orientation

ACLS 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