Registered Nurse (Pre-Op)

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing • Marrero, LA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Registered Nurse (Pre-Op) to fill an opening at a hospital located in Marrero, LA. This role focuses on preparing surgical patients for safe anesthesia and operative procedures, conducting thorough pre-operative assessments, and providing patient and family education to optimize surgical outcomes.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree).
• Active Louisiana state RN license and current BLS Certification.
• At least one year of relevant experience is required.
• Proficient in pre-operative assessment (physical, medication, and history review), IV insertion, phlebotomy, EKG administration, and use of electronic medical records (EMR).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; compassionate and calming bedside manner; strong organizational abilities to manage patient flow; critical thinking for identifying surgical risks; ability to work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments, including medical history, surgical history, medication reconciliation (including anticoagulants and herbals), allergies, and vital signs.
• Identify and communicate potential surgical or anesthesia risks (e.g., difficult airway, latex allergy, bleeding risk, malignant hyperthermia history) to the surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Initiate IV access, collect lab specimens (CBC, BMP, PT/INR, type and screen, pregnancy tests, etc.), and administer pre-operative medications as ordered (e.g., antibiotics, anti-emetics, anxiolytics).
• Review and verify informed consent, NPO status, advance directives, and any required preoperative testing results (EKG, chest X-ray, lab work).
• Educate patients and families on the surgical procedure, what to expect before, during, and after surgery, pain management options, and post-operative discharge instructions (including activity restrictions, medication changes, and follow-up appointments).
• Maintain patient safety by using surgical site marking protocols, completing the pre-operative safety checklist (time-out preparation), and ensuring all required documentation is complete in the EMR.
• Coordinate patient flow between the pre-op area, OR, and PACU, communicating with multiple team members to ensure timely surgical starts.
• Provide emotional support and anxiety reduction for patients and families prior to surgery.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: $44.06 per hour
• Work Schedule: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT (includes a 30-minute break) – Per-diem
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree