Registered Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in Nebraska or an eligible compact state.
• Strong understanding of pre-operative nursing assessments and risk factors.
• Knowledge of anesthesia considerations and post-operative care plans.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records and documentation practices.
• Ability to assess laboratory results, EKGs, and other pre-surgical screening tests.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to identify patients' age-specific, cultural, language, and learning needs.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and surgical staff.
• Ability to problem-solve independently and resolve conflict.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations and hospital protocols.
• Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must obtain active licensure required for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• At least three years of medical-surgical experience with demonstrated competence in patient assessment and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments, including review of medical history, medications, allergies, and previous surgical experiences.
• Coordinate pre-operative testing, including laboratory tests, imaging, EKGs, and other diagnostics; ensure results are reviewed and communicated to the surgical team.
• Identify potential risks, including anesthesia concerns and comorbidities, and collaborate with providers to develop appropriate care plans.
• Educate patients and families about pre-operative instructions, procedures, anesthesia, post-operative care expectations, medication management, and fasting requirements.
• Address patient and family questions and concerns and provide support throughout the pre-admission process.
• Work with surgeons, anesthesiologists, pre-certification specialists, and schedulers to ensure pre-operative requirements are met.
• Promptly communicate changes in patient status, test results, and risk factors to the surgical team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case reviews to improve care coordination.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, including infection control, patient safety, and documentation protocols.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in the electronic health record, including assessments, test results, education, and care plans.
• Generate reports on pre-admission metrics, including readiness, testing compliance, and cancellation rates, to inform leadership of performance and improvement opportunities.
• Advocate for patients and ensure their needs and concerns are addressed with patient-centered, compassionate care.
• Implement safety protocols to minimize risk and improve outcomes throughout the pre-admission process.
• Respond to urgent issues, such as abnormal test results or changes in patient status, and coordinate interventions and follow-up care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.