RN, Community Perioperative Assessment Clinic

Community Medical Centers; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation time starts Day 1

403(b) with matching contributions

Scholarships / education programs

Job summary

Community Medical Centers is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Perioperative Assessment Clinic team in Fresno, CA. You will perform comprehensive preoperative nursing assessments, identify clinical concerns, coordinate testing and consultations, and help patients prepare for elective surgery.

Ideal candidates show excellent nursing judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and strong communication and care-coordination skills as you contribute to a new model of preoperative evaluation and

Qualifications

• RN license in California required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• Completion of an accredited RN program required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive preoperative nursing assessments.
• Identify and escalate clinical concerns during perioperative care.
• Coordinate ordered testing and consultations with care team.
• Assist patients in preparing for elective surgery and optimizing plans.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited RN program

RN license, California

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Opportunities for you!

• Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek
• Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships
• Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
• Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse functions as a central member of the multidisciplinary Perioperative Assessment Clinic team dedicated to improving patient safety, surgical outcomes, and the patient experience. Working in collaboration with perioperative medicine physicians, advanced practice providers, anesthesia professionals, surgeons, pharmacists, and other members of the care team, the Registered Nurse performs comprehensive preoperative nursing assessments, identifies and escalates clinical concerns, coordinates ordered testing and consultations, reinforces individualized optimization plans, and helps patients successfully prepare for elective surgery.This position requires excellent nursing judgment, meticulous attention to detail, strong communication and care‑coordination skills, and a willingness to help build and continuously improve a new model for evaluating and preparing patients for surgery. The Registered Nurse practices within the registered‑nurse scope of practice, approved protocols, standing orders, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Educationo High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE), or completion of a CHS-approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required.
• Completion of an accredited registered nursing education program required.
• Licenses and Certificationso RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to practice in the State of California required.
• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association required.

Disclaimers

Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.

If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.