RN or LPN - Pre-Op Education (M-F) FT

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services; Gibson City (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services is seeking a full-time Pre-operative nurse to perform comprehensive pre-operative physical assessments for surgical patients, including vital signs, head-to-toe exams, and IV starts.

The role also involves reviewing histories, coordinating patient transport, and communicating with operating room staff to ensure smooth handoffs and transfer of care.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

HOURS & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS: Full Time position, 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 I.V. 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

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