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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Preoperative Nurse to join our healthcare team. As a Preoperative Nurse, you will play a critical role in preparing patients for surgical procedures, ensuring their safety, comfort, and understanding throughout the preoperative process. Your responsibilities will include assessing patients’ physical and emotional status, reviewing medical histories, conducting preoperative teaching, and collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care. You will be responsible for verifying patient identification, confirming surgical sites, and ensuring all necessary documentation and consents are completed accurately. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. You should be knowledgeable about infection control practices, medication administration, and patient monitoring. Experience in perioperative or surgical nursing is highly desirable. As a Preoperative Nurse, you will also provide emotional support to patients and their families, addressing any concerns or anxieties related to upcoming procedures. You will be expected to maintain a sterile and organized environment, adhere to hospital policies and protocols, and participate in ongoing education and training to stay current with best practices in surgical care. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Responsibilities
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- Review and verify medical histories and surgical consents
- Educate patients and families about preoperative procedures and expectations
- Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals
- Ensure proper identification and surgical site verification
- Monitor vital signs and report any abnormalities
- Administer preoperative medications as ordered
- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation
- Adhere to infection control and safety protocols
- Provide emotional support to patients and families
- Prepare and maintain a sterile environment
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent
- Previous experience in perioperative or surgical nursing preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Knowledge of infection control practices
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Basic life support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
- Willingness to participate in ongoing education and training
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in preoperative or surgical nursing?
- How do you handle anxious or fearful patients before surgery?
- Describe your approach to patient education in the preoperative setting.
- How do you ensure accuracy in patient identification and documentation?
- What steps do you take to maintain a sterile environment?
- How do you prioritize tasks in a fast-paced surgical environment?
- Can you describe a time you identified a potential safety issue before surgery?
- How do you collaborate with other members of the surgical team?
- What infection control measures are most important in preoperative care?
- Are you comfortable administering medications and monitoring vital signs?
- How do you stay current with best practices in surgical nursing?
- What motivates you to work as a Preoperative Nurse?
