Surgical Preop RN: Patient Education & Assessment

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services; Gibson City (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services in Gibson City, Illinois, is seeking a dedicated professional for a full-time role focusing on pre-operative patient assessments. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, educating them on surgical procedures, and conducting thorough physical assessments. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in healthcare settings. Position requires full-time availability during weekdays with potential on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-operative patient assessment.
• Ability to educate patients on surgical procedures and recovery.
• Strong communication skills for patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients before surgical procedures.
• Conduct pre-operative physical assessments.
• Review medication with patients to prevent complications.
• Communicate patient information with surgical team.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative support to patients.

Job description

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services in Gibson City, Illinois, is seeking a dedicated professional for a full-time role focusing on pre-operative patient assessments. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, educating them on surgical procedures, and conducting thorough physical assessments. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in healthcare settings. Position requires full-time availability during weekdays with potential on-call responsibilities.