RN, Perioperative Assessment Clinic

Community Medical Centers; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Education programs and scholarships

Vacation time from day 1

403(b) with matching

Job summary

Community Medical Centers is seeking a Registered Nurse for a perioperative assessment clinic. You will perform preoperative nursing assessments, coordinate tests and consultations, and reinforce optimization plans to prepare patients for elective surgery.

Work with perioperative medicine physicians, anesthesia professionals, and surgeons to improve patient safety, outcomes, and experience. Requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and excellent communication within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/HSE/IEP Certificate required.
• Completion of an accredited registered nursing education program required.
• RN license to practice in California required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive preoperative nursing assessments and identify clinical concerns.
• Coordinate ordered tests and consultations and reinforce optimization plans.
• Assist in preparing patients for elective surgery and support team coordination.

Education

High School Diploma, HSE, or CHS-approved IEP Certificate

Accredited RN nursing program

California RN license

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

• Education 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 Certifications 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.