Location: Austin, TX
Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Department/Specialty: Preop
Schedule: Day | Full Time 4x9s. 1 day off weekly - Rotating shift start times: 5am-2:30pm, 5:30am-3pm, 6am-3:30pm, 9am-7:30pm. No weekends, no holidays, and no call.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
• Deliver comprehensive preoperative patient care as a Pre-Operative Registered Nurse by conducting detailed assessments, ensuring readiness, and improving surgical outcomes through accurate clinical evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care by educating patients on surgical procedures, preparation steps, and recovery expectations, enhancing patient understanding, safety, and overall care coordination.
• Assess patient medical histories, medications, and health status using Electronic Health Records EHR systems to identify risks, support clinical decision-making, and ensure compliance standards.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members and physicians to arrange necessary preoperative testing, consultations, and clearances, optimizing surgical readiness and quality improvement outcomes.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Education:
Preoperative RN experience a plus
2 + years of hospital or Outpatient Surgery Center RN experience
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