Pre-Op RN, Registered Nurse (Part Time/Days)

Responsibilities About GW Hospital The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed academic medical center located in the heart of Washington, D.C., in partnership with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. As a nationally recognized center of clinical excellence and innovation, we provide world-class care across many specialties. Our nurses play a crucial role in shaping the patient experience, contributing to research, and advancing improvements in care outcomes. Unit Overview The Pre‑Operative (Pre‑Op) area supports all surgical services across the hospital, preparing patients for inpatient and outpatient procedures in specialties including general surgery, orthopedics, GI, plastics, ENT, neurosurgery, urology, and gynecology. The team focuses on safe, efficient patient flow, thorough pre‑surgical preparation, and close collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, and perioperative nursing. Job Summary The Pre‑Op RN prepares patients for surgery by performing focused nursing assessments, verifying orders and consents, initiating IV access, administering pre‑operative medications, and providing education and emotional support. The RN ensures patients are ready for surgery in accordance with established protocols, coordinates with the surgical team to prevent delays, and upholds high standards of safety, quality, and patient experience across all surgical services. Main Responsibilities Perform pre‑operative nursing assessments, including vital signs, focused history, medication review, allergies, and NPO status. Verify surgical consents, site marking, and required pre‑op testing or clearances are complete and documented. Initiate IV access, obtain labs as ordered, and administer pre‑operative medications per protocols and provider orders. Provide patients and families with procedure expectations, post‑operative instructions, and pain management education. Monitor the patient's condition and promptly report any changes or concerns to anesthesia and surgeons. Collaborate with surgeons’ offices, anesthesia, OR staff, PACU, and scheduling to support timely case starts and safe patient handoffs. Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record. Adhere to infection prevention, medication safety, and regulatory standards. Participate in unit‑based quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives.Demonstrate professional communication, teamwork, and customer service in all interactions. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred. Current RN license in the District of Columbia, or endorsement eligibility. Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred or obtained within organizational timeframe. Minimum 1–2 years of recent acute care and/or perioperative experience; prior pre‑op, PACU, OR, or surgical services experience preferred. Strong assessment, IV insertion, and patient education skills. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, prioritize multiple patients, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Proficiency with electronic health records and adherence to standardized protocols. Benefit & Rewards Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Hospital Services Inc.