Registered Nurse - Pre-Op

UHS•Washington, DC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system is a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it ensures that residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. This full-service hospital includes 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage, and a helipad for emergency transport. We are seeking an experienced Pre-Op Registered Nurse (Part Time-Days) Our ideal candidate is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients prior to surgical or procedural intervention in an acute care environment. This role includes conducting thorough pre-operative assessments, verifying medical histories and consents, initiating IV access, administering medications, completing pre-surgical checklists, and ensuring patient readiness for surgery. The Pre-Op RN collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative team members to promote patient safety, optimize clinical outcomes, and deliver compassionate, patient-centered care. Strong assessment skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting are essential. To learn more visit https://cedarhillregional.com/ or https://jobs.uhsinc.com/cedar-hill-regional-medical-center. As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee, you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN preferred)
DC RN License required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
Minimum 1–2 years of acute care nursing experience required
Strong pre-operative assessment and critical thinking skills
Knowledge of surgical procedures, anesthesia considerations
Proficiency in IV insertion and medication administration
Ability to review and verify consents, labs, diagnostics, and surgical documentation
Familiarity with infection prevention and patient safety standards
Excellent communication and patient education skills
Ability to prioritize and function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Pre-Op, PACU, OR, ICU, or ED strongly preferred
Experience with surgical patient preparation and perioperative processes preferred

Responsibilities

providing comprehensive nursing care to patients prior to surgical or procedural intervention in an acute care environment
conducting thorough pre-operative assessments
verifying medical histories and consents
initiating IV access
administering medications
completing pre-surgical checklists
ensuring patient readiness for surgery
collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative team members to promote patient safety, optimize clinical outcomes, and deliver compassionate, patient-centered care