RN - Pre Op

Overview

Presbyterian is seeking an experienced Pre Op nurse to join the Surgical Services Team at Presbyterian Hospital.

The pre-op nurse is responsible for assessing the patient's physical, psychologic, and social states; preparing the patient for surgery; and implementing nursing interventions. The pre-op phase ends when the patient is transported to the operating room and care is transferred to the OR nurse.

Pre Op nurses are responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift. Responsible for prioritizing the delivery of direct nursing care using time and resources efficiently integrating a standards based framework model

Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 0.900000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours

Sign-on Bonus & relocation available for qualified candidates.

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian nurses have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable alarm badge that allows staff to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance

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Qualifications

Credentials:

• Registered Nurse - State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License required .
• BLS Required.

Education: Associate Degree in Nursing

PALS Required for Surgical Services Pre-Op and Recovery Room

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken and patient responses.Coordinates patients care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team.Performs assessments as per unit standards and documents on appropriate data base/assessment flow sheet.Initiates, utilizes and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care.Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician, or protocols and documents according to policy.Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout episode of care.Evaluates patient progression toward outcomes per unit policies and documents through EOSS etc.Performs competently in emergency situations.

Benefits

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

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Maximum Offer for this position is up to USD $51.00/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.