Registered Nurse - Pre-Surgical Testing Lead
About The Position
Boulder Surgery Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as the Pre-Surgical Testing (PST) Lead. This full-time, onsite, hourly role combines active patient care with leadership responsibilities. The PST Lead serves as a clinical resource for the nursing team, helps coordinate daily operations, supports staff development, and promotes consistent, high-quality pre-operative care. The role is in the PreOp and PACU department and reports to the Department Nurse Manager. Compensation is $33.00–$48.00 per hour based on experience, plus a $3.00-per-hour shift differential when performing Lead duties. The position is not eligible for a bonus. Boulder Surgery Center values collaboration, professionalism, continuous improvement, and patient-focused care. The role offers the opportunity to develop leadership skills, contribute to daily operations, and help improve the quality and consistency of care delivered by the PST team.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program.
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Current PALS certification if serving pediatric populations, or ability to obtain it within three months of hire.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of pre-operative assessment processes and clinical documentation practices.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfort serving as a clinical resource, providing guidance, and helping a team succeed.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Previous nursing experience in pre-operative, ambulatory, acute care, medical-surgical, or a related clinical setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments, including medical history reviews and evaluation of laboratory and diagnostic results.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to assess surgical readiness and coordinate patient care.
- Educate patients and families about pre-operative instructions, medications, diet, and surgical preparation.
- Address patient questions and concerns and help patients feel informed, prepared, and supported.
- Maintain accurate patient records and communicate pertinent findings to the surgical team.
- Identify potential patient safety concerns and appropriately escalate abnormal findings.
- Serve as a clinical resource and go-to support for PST nursing staff.
- Help coordinate daily workflows, patient flow, and scheduling priorities.
- Provide guidance and support with complex pre-operative assessments and clinical decision-making.
- Assist with onboarding, training, coaching, and mentoring new PST nurses.
- Identify staff development opportunities and communicate training needs to nursing leadership.
- Help identify and resolve workflow challenges to improve efficiency and patient care.
- Serve as a communication link between the PST team and nursing leadership.
- Support quality assurance initiatives, documentation standards, chart reviews, and clinical audits.
- Promote a collaborative, professional, and patient-focused team environment.
Benefits
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (company-paid)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution
- Medical Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Optional protection benefits, including Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Care, and Critical Illness Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
