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Job Summary
The Preoperative Evaluation Registered Nurse is responsible for conducting comprehensive preoperative assessments to ensure patients are medically optimized and fully prepared for their scheduled surgical or procedural care. This role involves patient education, coordination with interdisciplinary teams, and meticulous review of medical histories, diagnostics, and perioperative requirements. The Pre-Op Eval RN promotes patient safety, supports evidence-based practice, and contributes to a positive patient experience throughout the surgical pathway.Key Responsibilities
Perform thorough preoperative nursing assessments, including medical history review, medication reconciliation, allergy verification, and evaluation of comorbid conditions.
Review and ensure completion of all required preoperative testing (laboratory work, imaging, EKGs, consults) according to established clinical guidelines.
Identify potential risk factors and collaborate with anesthesia, surgery, and other providers to address concerns and optimize patient readiness.
Provide clear, comprehensive patient education regarding preoperative instructions, medication management, NPO guidelines, and perioperative expectations.
Document all assessments, interventions, and communications accurately within the electronic medical record (EMR).
Communicate effectively with surgeons’ offices, anesthesia teams, and ancillary departments to clarify orders, missing documentation, or patient-specific needs.
Triage and respond to patient inquiries related to preoperative preparation and coordinate follow-up as needed.
Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and institutional policies.
Support patient safety initiatives, including infection prevention, accurate patient identification, and confirmation of surgical readiness.
Maintain current knowledge of clinical best practices, surgical protocols, and perioperative guidelines.
Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- PACU/PreOp or PreOP eval nursing experience required
- Strong critical thinking, assessment, and clinical judgment skills.
- Excellent communication, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities.
- Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and strong organizational/documentation skills.
- Adheres to all C.A.R.E. standards.
- Staff RN, Psychiatry, Ambulatory/Float: Adheres to all I.C.A.R.E standards.
- The RN must show evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
- Must demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities.
- Must be able to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must demonstrate effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service, team work, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management.
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About Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive.
At Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.
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$41.36 - $100.00/Hourly
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RN3500
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