The registered nurse is responsible for managing the care preoperative, post anesthesia, and postoperative in the perioperative department. The registered nurse will implement nursing interventions as necessary for the patient needs. The registered nurse will individualize the care, education and discharge planning in response to the patient needs. The registered nurse will complete surgical safety checklist, handoff communication, perioperative and follow up telephone calls. The registered nurse will maintain competency in perioperative nursing.