Pre-Op/Post-Op/Intra-Operative RN

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Pre-Op/Post-Op/Intra-Operative Registered Nurse (RN) to join our surgical team in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This role is responsible for providing professional nursing care throughout the surgical patient journey, including pre-operative assessment and preparation, intra-operative support, and post-operative recovery care.

The ideal candidate is patient-focused, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient safety.

Description

Provide patient-centered nursing care in accordance with professional and regulatory standards. Assess and monitor patients, administer treatments, document care, operate equipment, and communicate changes to the healthcare team. Promote patient safety, education, advocacy, and continuity of care through effective collaboration.

Essential Functions

• Assess patients’ conditions and record their medical histories and symptoms
• Observe patients and record the observations and assessments in patient’s electronic health record (EHR)
• Administer patients’ medications and treatments
• Set up plans for patients’ care and contribute information to existing plans
• Consult and collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals
• Operate and monitor medical equipment and assist with diagnostic testing and analysis of results
• Educate patients and their families on managing illnesses or injuries and following care instructions at home after treatment

May perform department tasks including one or more of the following:

Pre-Op:

• Check all charts (doctor’s orders) for the surgery day
• Check surgery schedule for surgery add-ons or cancellations
• Check all equipment including glucometer, O2 tanks, and suction
• Check Crash-cart to ensure all medications are in the appropriate place and stocked. Defibrillator and monitor tested and noted in log
• Count narcotics and document them
• Greet patients and properly identify patients per policy/procedure
• Orient and familiarize the patient with the surroundings
• Recheck charts to ensure all operative consents are signed and witnessed
• Take vitals and start IV’s

Operating Room:

• Assist with preparation of the operating room, including checking functionality of equipment and all necessary supplies are available
• Competently operate equipment in the operating room (OR)
• Be the patient advocate during surgery
• Ensure safety measures are carried out by the OR team (e.g., timeouts, counts, positioning, infection control)
• Document all pertinent information in patient EHR, and report information to team members, the surgeon, and anesthesia personnel

Post-Op:

• Receive handoff of patient from OR with reports from circulating nurse and anesthesia
• Assess patient’s respiratory function; take vitals, including pain score, and record all information, looking for any signs of post-op/anesthetic adverse reactions. Notify surgeon and anesthesia if applicable
• Record all care/assessment of patient in EHR including patient belongings
• Provide supportive reassurance to patients and caregivers
• Follow post-op orders requested from each surgeon
• Provide detailed post-op instructions to patients and caregivers about care after discharge

Requirements/Job Specifications:

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

• Must hold a current/active Florida RN license and have current ACLS/BLS CPR certifications
• Perioperative experience preferred
• Demonstrates sound critical thinking and judgment when responding to disasters and emergencies
• Ability to apply basic math and algebra to calculate dosages and amounts of medications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective teamwork and accurate documentation
• Able to lift and move patients, stand continuously on feet, and perform physical activities including walking, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to assist patients on/off stretchers and wheelchairs
• Demonstrates kindness, empathy, and patience when interacting with patients and colleagues
• Attention to detail; ensuring accuracy in work
• Ability to multi-task and ensure deadlines are met consistently
• Collaborates effectively and maintains a positive, team-oriented approach

For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFM)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFM), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

The compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding iCare benefits, please click here .