RN Specialty Preoperative Nurse

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our perioperative team in Little Rock. The Preoperative RN will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, and coordinate with the surgical team to ensure safe, efficient care paths.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to policies, and preparation for anesthesia. AR licensure and CPR are required; BSN is preferred for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Arkansas.
• BSN preferred.
• CPR certification required; ACLS/PALS/NALS training may be required.
• New RN graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and administer patient care within scope of training.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to meet patient outcomes.
• Assess patients pre‑operative and develop care plans.
• Admit and prepare surgical patients for anesthesia.

Skills

Nursing care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient assessment

Care planning

Education

RN license in Arkansas

BSN preferred

Tools

Healthcare CPR

ACLS

PALS

NALS

Job description

Working Hours: Monday through Friday with some weekends and holiday call.

Summary:
A Registered Nurse is responsible for planning, organizing, and administering care within the scope of his/her training and expertise, collaborating with other disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes is met. This is
done in conjunction with the objectives and policies of the hospital and the Nurse Practice Act of the state of Arkansas.
A Preoperative Nurse is a Registered Nurse who provides nursing care to patients being admitted for surgery. The preoperative RN is responsible for admission and preoperative care of the surgical patient. The nursing roles during this phase focus on assessing the patient and developing a plan of care designed to meet the pre-anesthesia physical, psychological, educational/health literacy, sociocultural and spiritual needs of the patient and family. The preoperative RN also focuses on validation of existing information and completion of preparation of the patient.

Other information:

A new RN graduate from an accredited nursing program or Registered Nurse in good standing, and licensed to practice in the state of Arkansas. BSN preferred. Applies basic knowledge and skills to meet standard of care. Is able to practice as a full partner of an interdisciplinary team. Healthcare CPR required, some areas may require ACLS, PALS and/or NALS - training is provided. Specialty units require and will provide specific specialty education.

This job will be authorized80.00 hours bi-weekly.

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