Registered Nurse - Pre-Surgical Center

The Registered Nurse provides care and education for the patient based on their illness, symptoms, and courses of treatment. Manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. This position collects data on patient medical/surgical history, medication history, and current prescribed treatment. This position collaborates with multidiscipline in order to optimally prepare the patient for their surgery/procedure.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive pre operative nursing assessments, including review of medical history, medications, diagnostics, and anesthesia related risk factors.
• Identifies findings requiring further evaluation and coordinates escalation with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and other specialties as needed.
• Provides pre operative education to patients and families regarding procedure preparation, medications, arrival instructions, and post operative expectations.
• Reviews and verifies completion of required pre operative documentation, including consents, laboratory results, diagnostic testing, and outside records.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized pre operative plans of care and ensure patient readiness for surgery.
• Maintains accurate, timely documentation and demonstrates sound clinical judgment to prioritize care, support safe perioperative outcomes, and comply with policies and licensure requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Education
 

• Technical Diploma/Certificate Nursing Required or
• Associates Degree Nursing Required
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred

Minimum Work Experience
 

• 1 year Nursing experience in an acute care, perioperative, or medical office setting Required

Licenses and Certifications
 

• Registered Nurse Licensed State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required and
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
 

• Knowledge of perioperative and anesthesia‑related nursing considerations.
• Strong assessment, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to analyze medical information and identify potential surgical or anesthesia risks.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with patients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records and documentation requirements.

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida. 

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA.  Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse