Job Description
OhioHealth seeks a Pre-Op Staff RN to deliver safe, compassionate pre-surgical care in a collaborative hospital environment. The RN will complete assessments, start IVs, administer medications, verify consents, and prepare patients and families for surgery. Responsibilities include coordinating with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams, monitoring vitals, maintaining accurate EMR documentation, and upholding infection prevention standards. OhioHealth offers an inclusive, mission-driven culture, professional development, and the opportunity to advance your nursing career while improving community health.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments and histories
- Prepare patients for surgery, including IV starts, medications, and consent verification
- Provide patient and family education on procedures and post-op expectations
- Monitor and document vital signs and patient status in the EMRCollaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative team members
- Ensure adherence to infection control, safety, and quality standards
- Advocate for patient comfort, dignity, and cultural sensitivity
- Participate in continuous learning and quality improvement initiatives
Required Skills
- Pre-operative nursing care
- Patient assessment and triage
- IV insertion and medication administration
- Pre-surgical teaching and consent verification
- Care coordination with surgical and anesthesia teams
- Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
- Infection control and patient safety protocols
- Vital signs and hemodynamic monitoring
- Pain and anxiety management
- BLS and ACLS skills
