Initial Health Assessment Staff Nurse - Ready for Surgery
About The Position
The Preoperative Phone Screening RN is responsible for conducting telephone-based preoperative assessments to ensure patients are prepared for their scheduled surgical procedures. This role involves reviewing medical histories, identifying potential risks, providing preoperative instructions, and communicating critical findings to the Ready for Surgery team. The LPN works closely with registered nurses (RNs) and other healthcare providers to facilitate a smooth and safe surgical experience for patients. Participates in any other job related duties directed by the Practice Manager or Director.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience (experience in preoperative care, surgical, or outpatient care setting preferred).
- BLS certified and basic computer skills.
- Strong understanding of preoperative processes and surgical workflows.
- Proficiency in using electronic health records (RHR/EMR).
- Excellent communication and critical thinking skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Nice To Haves
- experience in preoperative care
- surgical
- outpatient care setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Conducting telephone-based preoperative assessments
- Reviewing medical histories
- Identifying potential risks
- Providing preoperative instructions
- Communicating critical findings to the Ready for Surgery team
- Works closely with registered nurses (RNs) and other healthcare providers to facilitate a smooth and safe surgical experience for patients.
- Participates in any other job related duties directed by the Practice Manager or Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
