Preoperative RN – Monday-Friday Days, Up to $30K Sign on Bonus, Relo available

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN) Will Train

SPECIALTY UNIT: Pre-Operative – Pre-Op

LOCATION: Abilene, TX

SHIFT: Day Shift

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Description:

We are in search of a great Preoperative Registered Nurse to perform thorough preoperative patient assessment required in the outpatient setting. Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/post- anesthesia period. Surveils patients and administers physician's orders during both the preoperative and postoperative stages.

Responsibilities:

The Preoperative Nurse will be responsible for planning, executing and evaluating the nursing care rendered preoperatively.

• Prepare your patient's care area adequately before each case.
• Ensure availability of necessary equipment and supplies for your patient's procedure.
• Conduct a complete physical and psychological assessment while evaluating your patient's history and diagnostic tests.
• Review your patient's charts prior to surgery.
• Administer pre-operative medications and intravenous therapy as prescribed.
• Monitor your patients until transfer to the OR.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employee discount program
• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience as an RN in a clinical setting.
• Active RN license within the State of practice.
• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing – ASN.
• Current BCLS/ACLS certification (no online certifications).
• 2 years of experience in a PACU or ICU setting.
• Ambulatory surgery center experience – Preferred.
• Gastro experience – Preferred.
• Ideal candidate should be flexible and able to jump in where needed.
• Will float to Prep OP – PACU – Post Op.
• Spanish speaking PREFERRED.