RN Pre & Post Surgery

CommonSpirit Health • San Bernardino, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pre & Post Surgery RN is a central member of the patient care team, providing compassionate, high-acuity nursing care throughout patients’ surgical journeys. The role uses clinical knowledge and technological proficiency to assess and care for patients, collaborate with the multidisciplinary surgical team, and develop individualized care plans so patients feel informed, safe, and supported. The position requires an adaptable, patient-centered approach, professional communication, and a commitment to compassionate care and continuous learning.

The schedule is days/evenings and variable. The core shift is 11:00 AM–7:30 PM, with flexibility required to align with surgical throughput and patient-care demands. Weekend call for the GI lab is required.

Requirements

• One year of experience in surgical services, critical care, or a related field.
• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program.
• Active RN license in the State of California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments, admissions, transfers, shift assessments, and discharge planning within established hospital policy timeframes.
• Identify predictable patient problems, life-threatening situations, and high-risk complications.
• Identify the psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and learning needs of patients and families.
• Initiate, determine, and prioritize nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes.
• Act as a key liaison within the healthcare team.
• Recognize relationships between physiological data, patient behavior, and clinical symptoms.
• Consider the effects of the surgical environment on patients and families.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary surgical team to create and implement individualized care plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed