Registered Nurse - Pre-Op

UHS•Washington, DC

2h•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). The Pre-Operative Registered Nurse (Pre-Op RN) is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients prior to surgical or procedural interventions. The Pre-Op RN performs patient assessments, prepares patients for surgery, collaborates with the surgical and anesthesia teams, and ensures patients are medically and emotionally prepared for procedures while maintaining patient safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
DC RN License required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Minimum of 2 years of acute care, surgical, or perioperative nursing experience preferred
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive preoperative patient assessments, including medical history, medication review, allergies, and vital signs
Verify surgical consent forms, physician orders, and required documentation
Prepare patients physically and emotionally for surgical procedures
Initiate IV access and administer medications as ordered
Ensure completion of required preoperative testing and laboratory results
Educate patients and families regarding surgical procedures, postoperative expectations, and discharge instructions
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff to coordinate patient care
Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation within the electronic medical record
Monitor patient condition and report changes to appropriate providers
Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory compliance standards
Assist with patient transport and positioning as needed
Support efficient patient flow and surgical schedule coordination