RN or LPN - Pre-Op Education FT

Gibson Area Hospital; Gibson City (IL); On-site; USD 39,950 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Area Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse with peri‑operative experience to perform pre‑operative physical assessments, including vital signs, head to toe evaluation, and monitoring. You will review patient history and coordinate with the OR team for transfers, ensuring safe handoffs and documentation.

The role requires ACLS/PALS certification, excellent communication and computer skills, and the ability to physically assist with patient transfers in a fast-paced surgical setting at

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a strong peri-operative background.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures offered at Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services.
• Knowledge of anesthesia, medications and side effects.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• ACLS/PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Review of patient history and pre-operative chart.
• Completion of patient physical assessment.
• Completion of intra‑departmental transfer sheet and assessment flow chart.
• Communication with O.R. staff regarding patient transfer.
• Verbal or written hand off communication with O.R. staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of anesthesia and meds

Surgical knowledge

Excellent computer skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Gibson City, IL 60936


• Position Type: Full Time


• Salary Range: $29.00 - $40.00 hourly


• Hours & Shift Requirements: Full Time, 40 hours per week; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

General Summary

Pre‑operative physical assessment of the surgical patient to include, but not limited to, vital signs, head to toe assessment including auscultation of lungs, heart sounds, abdominal, circulation and peripheral IV starts. Review pre‑op history and complete assessment flow chart. Physical transportation of patient via wheelchair or cart to surgical holding area.

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services Mission Statement

To provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the communities we serve.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

1. Review of patient history and pre-operative chart.


2. Completion of patient physical assessment.


3. Completion of intra‑departmental transfer sheet and assessment flow chart.


4. Communication with O.R. staff regarding patient transfer.


5. Conducts verbal or written hand off communication with O.R. staff.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

1. Communication for extended periods of time with patients and family.


2. Time constraints are a source of pressure due to required turn‑around time monitoring.


3. Will work in an office with co‑workers where traffic may be constant, subjecting your work to interruptions, which can produce stress and fatigue.


4. Ability to physically transfer patients via wheelchair, stretcher to stretcher with use of slider board if needed, with or without other staff’s assistance.


5. Physical strength to perform the following lifting tasks:
   
   
   
   • Floor to waist - 40 pounds
   
   
   • 14″ to waist - 50 pounds
   
   
   • Waist to shoulder - 30 pounds
   
   
   • Shoulder to overhead - 10 pounds
   
   
   • Carry 40 pounds 30 feet
   
   
   • Push 40 pounds/force 30 feet
   
   
   • Pull 40 pounds/force 10 feet
   
   
   • Carry 20# away from body for 30ft
   
   
   
   

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Director of Pre‑op Services.

Education, Knowledge and Abilities Required

1. Registered Nurse with a strong background in peri‑operative surgical services.


2. Knowledge of surgical procedures offered at GAHHS.


3. Knowledge of anesthesia, medications and side effects.


4. Excellent computer skills.


5. Excellent communication skills.


6. ACLS/PALS certification.


7. Excellent physical assessment skills.

Infection Exposure Risk Level

Category I – Maximal Risk. This job usually involves contact with patient or patient specimens. Exposure to blood, body fluids and tissue is possible. The Hepatitis B vaccine shall be made available.

Working Conditions

1. Time constraints are a source of pressure due to required turn‑around time monitoring.


2. Direct patient care with many adverse or hazardous working conditions. There is exposure to noises and personal space is limited.


3. Will work in an environment where traffic may be constant, subjecting your work to interruptions, which can produce stress and fatigue.