Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospital - 36820316
Summit Medical Center · Casper, WY · 5 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The preoperative specialty nurse provides care to patients before surgery, including assessments, optimization, and coordination with the surgical team.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ health status and needs prior to surgery
- Optimize patients' health through preoperative interventions
- Coordinate with the surgical team to ensure smooth patient transitions
Requirements
- Licensure as an RN via the NCLEX-RN
- Entry typically a nursing diploma, ADN, or BSN
- Specialty care may involve unit-based training or formal post-licensure programs
Credentials
- State licensure as an RN
- Pursue specialty certifications or unit-based credentials (though board certification is not universal)