Registered Nurse PreOp

Las Palmas Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse PreOp to join our surgical services team at this 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. In this role, you will provide comprehensive preoperative nursing care, including patient evaluation, education, preparation, and participation in surgical safety protocols. You will work as an integral member of the interdisciplinary surgical team, collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other staff to ensure safe, high-quality patient-centered care.

Clinical Setting

Las Palmas Medical Center is a leading healthcare provider in El Paso offering a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, women's services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and the region's only kidney transplant center. You will work in a culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff, with continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices, and patient positioning to support patient safety and workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery and provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and perioperative process
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols according to hospital policy
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment, and follow-up measures
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care
• Participate in rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• One year of nursing experience
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, to be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification, to be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification, to be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

Schedule

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for schedule predictability
• On-call is required during select non-business hours
• No travel required

Benefits

Las Palmas Medical Center offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Fertility and family building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.