Job details

Location: Las Cruces, NM

Salary: $32 / Hour - $48 / Hour

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY UNIT: Pre-Operative – Pre-Op

LOCATION: Las Cruces, NM

SHIFT: Days

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.




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