Hospital - PreOp RN IV

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

18h

About The Position

The PreOp RN IV is an expert-level practitioner who provides advanced clinical leadership and support within the PreOperative setting. This nurse serves as a unit resource and consults across departments to enhance patient readiness and safety. The RN IV leads in process improvement, staff education, and evidence-based practice to elevate nursing care and optimize patient outcomes in surgical preparation. This role functions as a clinical leader at UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty & Research Hospital.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing required
Current Texas Board of Nursing (or Compact State) RN license; Or a Temporary Texas RN License (Permanent TX license within 90 days upon hire).
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, within 7 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Serves as a clinical resource for PreOp nurses, providing expert guidance on surgical prep, assessments, and workflow best practices.
Assesses and anticipates patient and family education needs related to the surgical journey; develops educational materials.
Facilitates interprofessional collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, OR staff, and recovery teams.
Leads competency and continuing education initiatives tailored to PreOp clinical needs.
Supports preceptorship programs and orients new PreOp staff; evaluates learning outcomes.
Leads safety audits and pre-surgical checklist compliance reviews.
Assists with the design and implementation of improvement projects focused on case readiness, throughput, and patient experience.
Participates in and drives evidence-based practice, serving as a lead for protocol updates or clinical trials in the PreOp area.
Collaborates with Nurse Manager in performance reviews and goal setting for team development.
Promotes positive staff engagement, retention, and contributes to recruitment initiatives.
Contributes to hospital-wide education and research efforts, representing the PreOp perspective.
Provides leadership coverage during times of increased volume or complexity.
Uses EMR expertise to identify documentation improvement opportunities and train staff.
Supports budgetary or space planning through input on resource needs and trends.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned to support high-reliability surgical care.