Clinic Nurse - Pre-Surgical Screening

Nebraska Medicine • Omaha, NE

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our Pre-Surgical Screening Clinic team, where you’ll play a central role in ensuring patients are fully prepared and safe for their upcoming surgeries. In this role, you’ll: Complete thorough patient assessments, reviewing medical history, current health, and any risk factors that may impact anesthesia or surgery. Provide clear education and guidance to patients and families on pre-operative instructions (fasting, medications, hygiene, etc.) while helping reduce anxiety about surgery. Confirm readiness for surgery by ensuring patients follow all preparation protocols and are not starting or stopping critical medications. Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other team members to ensure seamless communication and surgical readiness. Maintain accurate documentation and support patients with both clinical expertise and compassionate care. This position offers 3–4 weeks of in-person training, after which you’ll transition to a remote role. Occasional onsite presence will be required for mandatory meetings, one-on-ones, and IT support. Why Work with Nebraska Medicine? Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration. Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care. Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve. Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path. Be part of something extraordinary with Nebraska Medicine! Job Description: Provide and coordinate delivery of clinical resources to assure safe, high quality patient care and ensure continuity of care. Perform duties in an environment of care where the needs of a patient are short term, non-acute, and non-life threatening.

Requirements

• Associate's in nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma required.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) department dependent required.

Nice To Haves

• Based on position, prior experience in patient nursing, specialty/primary care clinic and/or telephonics preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred.
• Proficient with use of email applications preferred.
• Experience with EPIC or other electronic medical records preferred.
• Specific to the Medical Call Center department; multi-state license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete thorough patient assessments, reviewing medical history, current health, and any risk factors that may impact anesthesia or surgery.
• Provide clear education and guidance to patients and families on pre-operative instructions (fasting, medications, hygiene, etc.) while helping reduce anxiety about surgery.
• Confirm readiness for surgery by ensuring patients follow all preparation protocols and are not starting or stopping critical medications.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other team members to ensure seamless communication and surgical readiness.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support patients with both clinical expertise and compassionate care.
• Provide and coordinate delivery of clinical resources to assure safe, high quality patient care and ensure continuity of care.
• Perform duties in an environment of care where the needs of a patient are short term, non-acute, and non-life threatening.

Benefits

• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees