Registered Nurse- Presurgical Testing- Per Diem

Southern New Hampshire Health; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire Health is seeking a Presurgical Testing Nurse to perform preoperative assessments, review patient records, and identify risks before anesthesia and surgery.

You will monitor patient conditions, administer medications, provide wound care guidance, and collaborate with surgeons and care teams to maintain patient safety and optimize perioperative outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN licensure in NH or Compact state.
• BSN preferred. - (from job requirements)

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

Medication administration

Wound care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

New Hampshire RN license or Compact State RN license

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.