Nurse

Preoperative Evaluation Registered Nurse

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.

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.

Remote Type: Remote

Work Location: 1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $41.36 - $100.00/Hourly

Grade: RN3500

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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