Pre-Op Assessment Nurse — Telephonic Intake Specialist

Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

6 company paid holidays

Full benefits package

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Long term disability

Other voluntary benefits

Job summary

Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance is opening a new Ambulatory Surgery Center in Lenexa and is hiring an experienced Pre-Assessment Phone Nurse. You will conduct telephonic assessments of patients scheduled for orthopedic surgery to determine medical readiness and ASC suitability.

Responsibilities include reviewing H&Ps, coordinating clearances, and educating patients on pre-operative requirements. Requires 2+ years RN experience and Kansas licensure with a strong focus on patient safety and

Qualifications

• RN with min 2 years of experience in pre-admission testing, pre-op, PACU, or ambulatory surgery.
• Licensed in Kansas or compact system with active credentialing.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts, H&Ps, outside records, labs, imaging, and specialist notes prior to scheduled surgery.
• Conduct structured pre-operative phone interviews to obtain medical history and medication lists.
• Apply criteria to determine ASC candidacy and flag high-risk cases for review.
• Coordinate referrals for clearance (cardiology/primary care/pulmonology) and arrange required testing.
• Communicate risks and clearance needs to surgeons and OR scheduling team.
• Educate patients on pre-operative instructions and day-of-surgery expectations.
• Document assessments and communications in the EMR with accuracy.

Skills

Phone interviews

Critical thinking

Independent clinical judgment

HIPAA compliance

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Current Kansas RN license (or compact)

BLS certification; ACLS preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance is opening a new Ambulatory Surgery Center in Lenexa and is hiring an experienced Pre-Assessment Phone Nurse. You will conduct telephonic assessments of patients scheduled for orthopedic surgery to determine medical readiness and ASC suitability.

Responsibilities include reviewing H&Ps, coordinating clearances, and educating patients on pre-operative requirements. Requires 2+ years RN experience and Kansas licensure with a strong focus on patient safety and