RN PreOp

Summit Medical Center; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Medical Center is seeking a dedicated PreOp Registered Nurse for our Edmond, OK facility. The role supports the Surgery Team in the Pre-Operative Care Unit, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for patients awaiting surgery.

You will assess needs, administer care per physician orders, and communicate plans with patients and families. The position requires Oklahoma RN licensure, BLS, and pre-operative experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Oklahoma RN licensure.
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS within 6 months of employment.
• Previous pre-operative nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Pre-Operative Care Unit is clean and therapeutic for all patients.
• Assesses patient needs and determines nursing requirements prior to surgery.
• Follows physician orders and performs required nursing activities.
• Explains procedures to help reduce patient anxiety and concerns.
• Monitors patient condition and reports changes to the physician/anesthesiologist.

Skills

Preoperative care

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Education

RN licensure – Oklahoma

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Pre-operative experience

Job description

RN PreOp# RN PreOpSummit Medical Center - Edmond, OK 73013## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDay## DescriptionSummit Medical Center is looking for a PreOp Registered Nurse to join our Surgery Team. Position is available at our Edmond Hospital.Summit Medical Center has established an outstanding reputation for quality services. Credit for this goes to every one of our employees. We are committed to doing our part to ensure each employee has a satisfying work experience and can take pride in working at Summit Medical Center.**Position Summary:**Delivers nursing care in the Pre-Operative Care Unit RN for patients entering surgery.The staffing of Summit Medical Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.**Responsibilities:**1. Ensures that the Pre-Operative Care Unit always has a clean and therapeutic environment for all patients2. Ensures supplies and equipment needed are available and in good working order3. Makes an initial assessment and determines the nursing needs of the patient4. Follows and implements the physician’s orders and performs all required nursing activities5. Explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety6. Identifies the patient’s physical and mental status7. Monitors the patient’s medical condition and reports any significant changes to the admitting physician or anesthesiologist8. Documents accurately in the patient’s medical record the care received and the progress in the recovery process9. Assures that the patient fits the documented criteria prior to surgery10. Gives patients and family members emotional support as necessary11. Performs other duties as assigned or requested12. Maintains established center/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards13. Maintains department records, reports, and files as required14. Maintains and cares for department equipment and supplies15. Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings16. Maintains confidentiality of patient and center-related business17. Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other center employees18. Documents concisely, precisely, and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy19. Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and center business20. Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age-specific, and drug administration)## Qualifications**Qualifications:**1. Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing2. Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Oklahoma3. Current BLS certification; ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of employment4. Previous pre-operative experience required**Special Skills and Knowledge:**1. Nursing care of the pre-operative patient2. Operation of vital signs monitors3. Assessment Skills4. IV Therapy5. Principles of Standard Precautions6. CPR**Essential Functions:**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Ability to adequately assess, diagnose, plan, and implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient condition2. Compliance with the attendance policy3. Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs4. Possesses appropriate communication skills to practice collaborative nursing5. Ability to respond quickly, physically, and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition change**Physical/Mental Requirements for Position:**1. Ability to read and write (legibly)2. Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively3. Ability to understand and resolve simple to complex problems4. Ability to understand simple to complex instructions5. Ability to constantly walk, stand, and/or lift6. Ability to frequently utilize the full range of motion, including crouching, stooping, reaching, bending, and twisting7. Ability to frequently lift, pull, push with the assistance of one other person, the weight of the average patient8. Ability to see and hear, and distinguish color9. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks10. Ability to function independently without constant supervision**Bloodborne Pathogen Classification:**Category 1-Occupational exposure