Registered Nurse PreOp

Ascension•Panama City, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Registered Nurse in the Preoperative Care department at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital in Panama City, FL. The position is full-time, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. The nurse will conduct preoperative assessments, maintain sterile and safety standards, monitor patient responses, manage patient comfort, and collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida required. Credentialed from State Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Minimum 2 years of surgical services experience, with a strong familiarity across diverse surgical procedures.
Excellent clinical education and patient engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive in-person and phone preoperative assessments to ensure patients are medically prepared and cleared for surgery.
Implement and maintain sterile and safety standards to protect patients and support high-quality surgical care.
Monitor patient responses to treatments and interventions to identify risks early and support safe surgical outcomes.
Manage patient comfort and address concerns proactively by assessing pain, anxiety, and readiness for procedures.
Anticipate patient and procedural needs by collaborating with surgeons and anesthesia teams to ensure efficient, well-coordinated surgical care.