Job SummaryThe Pre-Operative Registered Nurse (RN) plays a key role in preparing patients for surgical procedures. This position is responsible for conducting thorough pre-operative assessments, verifying patient history, initiating IV therapy, administering pre-op medications, and ensuring all required labs, documentation and consents are complete and accurate. The Pre-Op RN collaborates closely with anesthesia, surgery, and other interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient readiness, safety, and comfort prior to surgery. Job DetailsApplication Deadline: 5/21/2026 Hours3 - 10 hour shiftsMonday - FridayVariable late Shifts that flexes 05:00 - 19:00 dependent on surgery scheduleEssential Job FunctionsAdvocate for patients’ rights, preferences, and needs, ensuring that they receive high-quality, compassionate care that is tailored to their individual circumstancesProject a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of the patient, coworkers, and the organization, as appropriateAssess patient health problems and needs to develop, implement, and evaluate care in collaboration with healthcare teamEnsure infection control protocols and safety standards are followed in all aspects of patient carePromptly records all care information concisely, accurately, and completelyRespond to emergency situations using appropriate interventionsPromptly report and document any occurrences of unusual events, safety concerns, or incidents in accordance with organization policies and proceduresReview patient medical history, current medications, allergies, and surgical consent formsMonitor and record baseline vital signs, ensuring stability prior to surgeryInitiate and manage IV lines and administer pre-operative medications per provider orders and document responsesCommunicate any patient concerns or changes in condition to the provider and anesthesiaOperate and monitor medical equipment relevant to patient careDescribes the perioperative experience to the patient and significant other including what to expect before, during, and after procedurePerforms all preoperative testing needed the day of surgery, i.e. labs, EKGEnsure compliance with Universal Protocol by initiating a pre-procedural 'Time Out' to prevent wrong-site, wrong-procedure, and wrong-patient errorsAssists in positioning and responding to the comfort and safety of the patientProvides for accurate care and handling of specimensInventories all patient belongings preoperativelyUse the organization's secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt and responses to communicationsPerforms other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesMedical TerminologyElectronic Medical Records (EMR) systemsQuality assurance and accreditation standardsUnderstanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws and patient rightsEffective English communication in verbal and written formatCompetent in conscious sedation according to policyQuality work including attention to detail and accuracyCarry out organization customer service standardsBasic computer proficiencyPrioritize tasks effectively through managing workload based on urgency and importanceCapacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary teamContinuously learn and improve through staying up to date on job specific trends, policies, and new technologiesSuccessfully demonstrate organization-wide performance review competenciesQualificationsDemonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program requiredCurrent RN licensure in the State of WisconsinBLS certification is required upon hireMust be able to achieve ACLS and PALS certification within six months of hirePrevious perioperative or general nursing experience is preferredMust possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organization’s secure messaging systemBenefitsComprehensive health, dental, and vision insuranceHealth Savings Account with an employer contributionCompany paid life insuranceFree mealsFree scrubs with laundry servicePTO401(k) retirement plan with 4% company matchTuition reimbursementWellness reimbursementEqual Employment Opportunity & Workforce DiversityOur organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex,