RN - Pre-Op and PACU FT

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services; Gibson City (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services in Gibson City, IL is seeking a full-time pre-operative nurse/tech to perform comprehensive physical assessments, review histories, monitor vital signs, and support transport to the surgical holding area.

You will coordinate with OR staff, document findings on assessment flow charts, and ensure smooth handoffs. Schedule: Mon, Wed, Fri, 6:30am–5:00pm. The role emphasizes patient safety, coordination of care, and effective communication with the surgical team.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and pre-operative chart.
• Completion of patient physical assessment.
• Communication with OR staff regarding patient transfer.
• Conducts verbal or written hand off communication with OR staff.

Job description

HOURS & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS: Full Time position – Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:30am – 5:0pm

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.