Registered Nurse (RN) – Pre-Operative Calls

Southwoods Health; Boardman Township (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surgical Hospital at Southwoods in Boardman, OH is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to perform Pre-Operative telephone calls. You will gather vital clinical information, review medical histories, verify medications, and assess overall health to support safe procedural outcomes.

Key duties include conducting pre-admission evaluations, collaborating with anesthesia to determine patient suitability, documenting assessments in the EMR, and entering pre-op orders.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Ohio.
• BSN preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Excellent telephone communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pre-admission telephone evaluations and determine need for additional data or clearance.
• Collaborate with anesthesia team to review records and assess patient suitability for care levels.
• Document detailed telephone assessments in EMR, including medications, allergies, and pre-op instructions.
• Enter pre-op physician orders into the clinical system as needed.
• Address patient questions and explain prep requirements to ease pre-procedure anxiety.
• Maintain patient privacy and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position:Registered Nurse (RN) – Pre-Operative Calls

Location: Boardman, OH

Job Id:3000-PJF 923

# of Openings:1

Registered Nurse (RN) – Pre-Operative Calls

• Facility: The Surgical Hospital at Southwoods
• Location: Boardman, OH
• Schedule Options (Choose Your Preference):
  • Option 1: 4 Weekdays per Week | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM | No weekends or major holidays
  • Option 2: 5 Weekdays per Week | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | No weekends or major holidays

Position Overview

The Surgical Hospital at Southwoods is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to conduct Pre-Operative Phone Calls. In this essential role, you will serve as a critical checkpoint in the patient journey by gathering vital clinical information prior to procedural encounters. Through structured pre-operative telephone assessments, you will review medical and surgical histories, verify current medications, and evaluate overall health status to ensure safe clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Assessments: Perform thorough pre-admission telephone evaluations and determine the need for supplementary clinical data or clearance.
• Anesthesia Collaboration: Partner directly with the anesthesia team to review complex records and determine patient appropriateness for the facility's specific scope and level of care.
• EMR Documentation: Document highly detailed telephone assessments within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, including precise medication verification, allergy logging, and pre-op nursing instructions.
• Order Entry: Accurately input required pre-operative physician orders into the clinical system as appropriate.
• Patient Support: Address patient questions, clarify pre-surgical fasts or prep requirements, and provide compassionate reassurance to ease pre-procedure anxiety.
• Privacy & Compliance: Maintain absolute patient privacy, protect confidential health information, and verify that all pre-op workflows maintain compliance with healthcare regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Clinical Skills: Strong critical thinking, independent problem-solving, and efficient time-management capabilities.
• Communication: Exceptional telephone communication skills with a proven ability to interpret and accurately transcribe complex patient information.
• Demeanor: Professional, empathetic, and highly organized approach to patient management.

Why Southwoods Health?

At Southwoods, it's not just about the treatment, but how you're treated. Join an award-winning, locally owned regional healthcare system that deeply values collaborative care, exceptional service standards, and professional work-life flexibility.