PreOp RN PRN

Job Summary

The RN is responsible for planning, directing, organizing, coordinating, and implementing all nursing care services for pre‑ or post‑surgical patients in accordance with accepted standards of care. The role ensures the highest quality and safe delivery of patient care while maintaining compliance with professional nursing standards, JCAHO, and all federal and state regulations. Care is provided to patients of all ages, from one month to geriatric.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, organize, coordinate, and implement nursing care for pre‑operative and post‑operative patients.
• Maintain compliance with professional nursing, JCAHO, and all Federal and State standards of care.
• Provide care for a diverse patient population ranging from infants to geriatric patients.
• Prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit.
• Make clinical decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with patients, families, and the health‑care team.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• 3–5 years of experience as an RN in Pre‑Op; endoscopy experience preferred.
• Current RN license in the state of Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred or included in an education plan.

Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and decision‑making ability.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Schedule

Full‑time, weekdays only (Monday‑Friday). Availability required for some early mornings and later evenings based on surgical schedule and daily flow. No holidays, weekends, or on‑call duties.