RN Specialty Preoperative Nurse

Baptist Health; Monticello (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Arkansas is seeking a Registered Nurse for the operating suite, focusing on preoperative care. You will plan, organize, and administer nursing care in collaboration with other disciplines to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The role requires a current RN license in Arkansas; BSN is preferred.

CPR certification required; ACLS/PALS/NALS may be required in some areas. This position supports admission and preoperative care for surgical patients and integrates with the hospital's

Qualifications

• New RN graduate from an accredited nursing program or RN in good standing.
• Active, unencumbered RN license to practice in Arkansas.
• BSN preferred; CPR certification required; ACLS/PALS/NALS training provided in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and administer care within scope of training and expertise.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure effective patient care and outcomes.
• Provide admission and preoperative care for surgical patients and develop care plans to meet physical, educational, and psychosocial needs.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Plan of care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

CPR

ACLS/PALS/NALS training

Education

RN degree or diploma from accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Working Hours: Monday -Friday0600 am- 2:30 pm

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
• Active, unencumbered RN license 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 authorized0.01 hours bi-weekly.

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