The Role
Provides comprehensive preoperative nursing care for surgical patients in an acute-care hospital. Responsibilities include patient assessments, individualized care planning, coordination with surgeons and anesthesia providers, patient and family education, monitoring and reassessment, safety compliance, advocacy, and clinical documentation.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Pre-Operative Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role in preparing patients for surgical and invasive procedures by delivering comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care throughout the preoperative phase. Working collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary care teams, the Pre-Op RN develops, coordinates, and implements individualized plans of care that promote patient safety, surgical readiness, and optimal clinical outcomes.
Who We Are
Serving Tustin, Santa Ana and other surrounding communities, Foothill Regional Medical Center is a fully accredited acute care hospital, licensed for 177 beds—120 beds for general acute care, 15 intensive care beds and 42 pediatric sub-acute beds. Our surgeons are supported by state-of-the-art robotics.
Our Values
Who We Are
Serving Tustin, Santa Ana and other surrounding communities, Foothill Regional Medical Center is a fully accredited acute care hospital, licensed for 177 beds—120 beds for general acute care, 15 intensive care beds and 42 pediatric sub-acute beds. Our surgeons are supported by state-of-the-art robotics.
Our Values
- Put Patients First
- Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
- Operate with Integrity & Excellence
- Be Innovative
- Work As One Team
What You'll Do
- Conduct comprehensive preoperative patient assessments, including health history review and physical examination.
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Assess and address the physical, emotional, educational, and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
- Provide preoperative education and support to patients, families, and caregivers.
- Perform ongoing patient monitoring and reassessment, adjusting care plans as needed based on patient condition.
- Ensure compliance with preoperative safety standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Advocate for patients and promote a safe, efficient, and positive surgical experience.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Active, current, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- At least six (6) months of recent Registered Nurse knowledge and experience in an Ambulatory Surgery Center, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), or Emergency Department (ED) setting.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and other operational needs.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt, prioritize, and maintain composure in a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Bilingual proficiency with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse patient populations and their families.
- Previous perioperative or preoperative nursing experience.
- Certification in a specialty nursing area related to surgical services.
Enviornmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions
- Our organization follows an in person work structure where the expectation is to work onsite on a weekly basis. The hospital is located at 14662 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780.
- The total compensation target pay range for this role is $41.00- $62.00 per hour. The salary range represents our national target range for this role.
Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at [email protected] to request an accommodation.
Additional Information:
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
About
Astrana Health (NASDAQ: ASTH) is a physician-centric, technology-powered healthcare management company. We are building and operating a novel, integrated, value-based healthcare delivery platform to empower our physicians to provide the highest quality of end-to-end care for their patients in a cost-effective manner. Our mission is to combine our clinical experience, best-in-class delivery network, and technological expertise to improve patient outcomes, increase access to healthcare, and make the US healthcare system more efficient. Our platform currently empowers over 20,000 physicians to provide care for over 1.7 million patients nationwide. Our rapid growth and unique position at the intersection of all major healthcare stakeholders (payer, provider, and patient) gives us an unparalleled opportunity to combine clinical and technological expertise to improve patient outcomes, increase access to quality healthcare, and reduce the waste in the US healthcare system.
Skills Required
- Active, current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in California
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification
- Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification
- At least six months of recent Registered Nurse experience in an ambulatory surgery center, medical-surgical, telemetry, ICU, or emergency department setting
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to adapt, prioritize, and maintain composure in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Bilingual proficiency
- Previous perioperative or preoperative nursing experience
- Specialty nursing certification related to surgical services
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The Company
What We Do
Astrana Health is a physician-centric, technology-powered healthcare company that operates an integrated delivery platform. It enables providers to participate in value-based care arrangements, helping them deliver accessible, high-quality, and cost-effective care to patients. The company provides care coordination services to patients, primary care physicians, specialists, and health plans, leveraging proprietary technology to streamline operations and improve patient outcomes across local communities.
