RN Registered Nurse - PreOp PreSurgery

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Presurgery/PreOp
• Schedule: Part Time - 3X10 hour shifts per week Monday - Friday. Specific shift options will be discussed during interview. On-call requirements for nights and weekends that are in 12 hour increments. Holiday call requirements.
• Hospital: Ascension Seton Williamson
• Location: Round Rock, TX

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• 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 Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required.

Communicate with patients prior to scheduled surgery to ensure that required patient education and

clinical assessment are accomplished.

• Conduct an in-depth interview with patient to ensure full understanding of the surgical procedure, required preparation, and all other relevant information.
• Review patient’s medical history and medications, assess health status, and identify any medical anomalies that may impact planned surgery.
• Initiate consultation with other physicians and/or order additional pre-operative testing, as needed.
• Provide counsel to patient or patient’s representative regarding timing, transportation before and after surgery, and planning for in-patient stay as needed.