What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Pre-Op - Part-Time position at Midwest Surgical Hospital?
Do you have a passion for providing quality patient care and helping patients feel prepared and confident before surgery? We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and dependable Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Pre-Op team Part-Time.
This position works 24 hours per week, consisting of three 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. There are no weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements, providing an excellent opportunity for work/life balance.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced surgical environment with orthopedic, neurosurgery (adult and some pediatric), and ENT patients while providing exceptional preoperative care and patient education. While this position will primarily support Pre-Op, there will also be opportunities to provide Pre-Screening support as needed, including phone-based and administrative responsibilities to help prepare patients prior to their procedures.
Candidates should be team-oriented, adaptable, and dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care while ensuring a positive surgical experience.
Pay starts at $36/hour and is built out based on experience.
Perks of Working at MSH
- Quarterly Bonus
- Lunch Provided Daily
- Great Work/Life Balance
- No Weekends, Holidays, or On-Call
- Excellent Benefit Package & 401(k) Match
- Scrubs Provided and Laundered
- Thoughtful Staff Appreciation and Recognition
- Free Parking
- Supportive Management & Top-Notch Company Culture
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner while remaining sensitive to individual patient needs.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for preoperative patients.
- Prepare patients for surgical procedures while providing education, reassurance, and clear communication regarding their care.
- Complete appropriate preoperative assessments and documentation to ensure patients are prepared for their scheduled procedures.
- Communicate pertinent patient information with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
- Coordinate patient care with Phase II and Recovery Care staff to support a smooth transition throughout the surgical experience.
- Support Pre-Screening functions as needed, including patient phone calls, gathering and reviewing information prior to procedures, and completing related administrative tasks.
- Identify and communicate potential concerns or additional patient needs prior to scheduled procedures.
- Contribute to a team-oriented environment through cooperative, constructive, and solution-focused interactions with coworkers.
- Adapt to changing patient and departmental needs while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Requirements
- Current RN license in the State of Nebraska.
- Current BLS certification.
- ACLS and PALS certifications preferred.
- At least two years of Med/Surg, acute care, or other relevant nursing experience.
- Strong communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to provide effective patient education both in person and over the phone.
- Comfortable balancing direct patient care with phone-based and administrative responsibilities as needed.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a fast-paced, team-oriented surgical environment.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. frequently and push/pull up to 25 lbs. frequently, with frequent standing, bending, stooping, and repetitive hand/wrist motion.
Why Midwest Surgical Hospital?
For over 18 years, Midwest Surgical Hospital has provided advanced surgical, outpatient/inpatient, and pain clinic services that are economical, convenient, and dramatically different than the typical hospital/institutional experience. Conveniently located in the heart of Omaha off of 84th and Dodge, MSH is partly physician owned, fully accredited by CIHQ (Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality), and licensed by CMS.
MSH offers competitive pay and benefits, meaningful and rewarding work, and a unique culture focused on building relationships. With a Monday through Friday schedule and no weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements, this position provides an excellent work/life balance.
Midwest Surgical Hospital, LLC, provides equal employment opportunity to and will not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or because of past, current or future military obligations or status, or on any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Pay: From $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person