Pre-Operative Registered Nurse

@ BJC HealthCare
BJC HealthCarebjchealthcare.com

Pre-Operative Registered Nurse

Saint Louis, MO
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About the job

BJC HealthCare is a leading healthcare provider in St. Louis, focusing on delivering safe, patient-centered surgical care. The Clinical Nurse Pre-operative role involves assessments, education, and teamwork to ensure patient safety and quality care in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • Patient assessment skills
  • Experience with IV initiation
  • Knowledge of pre-op protocols
  • Excellent communication skills

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • CPR certification
  • Experience in surgical settings

Full job description

BJC HealthCare seeks a Clinical Nurse Pre-operative to deliver safe, patient-centered care for surgical patients in our St. Louis pre-op unit. This RN will perform comprehensive assessments, review histories and medications, initiate IVs, prepare patients for anesthesia, and ensure all pre-operative protocols and consents are complete. The nurse will educate patients and families, coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative teams, and document accurately in the EMR. In our mission-driven, collaborative environment, you’ll practice evidence-based care, mentor team members, and contribute to continuous quality improvement and patient safety.
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