Perioperative Nurse

The Preoperative Nurse (Pre-op RN) plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our surgical services. This individual is responsible for organizing and directing activities in accordance with nursing standards, Joint Commission, and Medicare guidelines. The Pre-op RN will admit, evaluate, assess, and teach patients to prepare them for their procedure or surgery. Additionally, they will perform CLIA waived laboratory testing as ordered and communicate patient assessment information to the attending physician.

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee care for patients in the Preoperative and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Provide care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Center
• Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to other team members and providers
• May have additional responsibilities as designated by the manager, including serving on committees, participating in quality improvement audits, and other projects

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing
• Currently licensed in the state
• CPR required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required
• One year experience required in a perioperative setting
• Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance

$32.50-$45.50 / hour

United Surgical Partners is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.