Preoperative Nurse

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Preoperative Nurse to join our healthcare team at Sante Health Partners.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background and demonstrate exceptional patient care skills. The Preoperative Nurse will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care, ensuring patient safety, and promoting health education.

• Responsible for patient's admission and preoperative care, including holistic preparation for surgery, considering all needs, including preoperative education, escort/family members, psychosocial needs, and acting under established protocols, practices, and standing orders.
• Coordinates preoperative lab work required for individual patients, documenting and reporting pertinent results.
• Responsible for the patient's post-operative care and stabilization, including holistic preparation for return to the home environment, considering all needs, including post-discharge care, escort/family members, educational and psychosocial needs, and acting under established protocols, practices, and standing orders.
• Performs thorough and accurate continual patient assessment, anticipating potential problems and reporting pertinent assessments to the anesthesiologist, supervisor, and/or surgeon appropriately.
• Documents actions in medical record completely and accurately in a timely manner.
• Keeps safety of patient, self, and others a primary concern at all times, acting appropriately in an emergency situation.
• Acts as discharge nurse when assigned, giving holistic and thorough discharge education.
• Demonstrates good nursing knowledge base and rationale for actions, including cardiac monitoring.
• Supervises and directs, as delegated, the activities of non-professional personnel.
• Utilizes equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently, assisting with stocking, replenishing, and preparation of supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisors.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an operating room or relevant clinical setting.
• Valid California RN license.
• Maintains current CPR certification and any advanced certifications.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including booster).
• Willingness to travel between our 3 Southern California locations.

Sante Health Partners is accredited by QUAD A and licensed by the California Department of Public Health, ensuring top-notch safety and care. You'll work alongside a team of surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists who are passionate about delivering cutting-edge procedures and personalized care. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives.