RN Pre-Admission Nurse – Surgical Readiness

Fvortho; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Valley Orthopedics in Geneva, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Pre-Admissions to assess and prepare patients for surgery. You will conduct pre-operative phone reviews, coordinate testing, and provide patient education to ensure readiness.

The role requires an Illinois RN license, 3+ years medical-surgical experience, and strong EMR skills. This full-time position emphasizes patient safety, collaboration with the surgical team, and compliance with HIPAA.

Qualifications

• Pre-admission RN assessments including history, meds, allergies.
• Coordinate pre-operative testing (labs, imaging, EKGs) and review results.
• Educate patients on pre-op instructions and care plans.
• Identify anesthesia considerations and potential risks.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation and patient records.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments.
• Coordinate necessary pre-operative testing (labs, imaging, EKGs) and ensure results are communicated to the surgical team.
• Educate patients and families on pre-operative instructions and post-operative care expectations.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and staff to develop care plans.
• Maintain and document in EMR; generate reports on pre-admission metrics.

Skills

Pre-operative assessment

Risk factors

Anesthesia considerations

EMR documentation

Labs/EKG screening

Organizational skills

Communication

Cultural/language needs

Team collaboration

Problem solving

HIPAA compliance

Education

Nursing degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Fox Valley Orthopedics in Geneva, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Pre-Admissions to assess and prepare patients for surgery. You will conduct pre-operative phone reviews, coordinate testing, and provide patient education to ensure readiness.

The role requires an Illinois RN license, 3+ years medical-surgical experience, and strong EMR skills. This full-time position emphasizes patient safety, collaboration with the surgical team, and compliance with HIPAA.