What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Operative Coordinator position at Newman Regional Health?
We are looking for a talented Pre-Operative Coordinator who is ready to join an amazing team and make a difference at the largest and most clinically capable Critical Access Hospital in Kansas. Join NRH today to begin or continue your career at Newman Regional Health! Our facility has state of the art equipment, and excellent team work. We care for patients of all ages giving us the opportunity to utilize all the clinical skills of our profession. Our caring and compassionate staff provide state-of-the art healthcare 24 hours a day to patients of all ages by adhering to our values of quality, service, people, growth and fiscal responsibility. Come see why we are different and apply today!
We have 1-FT 8:30am-5:00pm M-F position
Position Summary
The Pre-Operative Coordinator is responsible for ensuring all scheduled surgical patients receive timely, accurate, and comprehensive pre-operative evaluation and medical clearance. This role serves as the clinical liaison between the patient, surgeons, anesthesia providers, primary care physicians, and ancillary services to facilitate safe, efficient surgical care. The Pre-Op Coordinator utilizes strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills to identify risk factors, coordinate necessary testing, and ensure all pre-surgical requirements are completed prior to the day of surgery.
Essential Functions
- Conduct thorough pre-operative nursing assessments via phone, chart review, or in-person visits
- Review medical history, medications, allergies, and previous anesthesia history to identify potential risk factors
- Schedule and coordinate pre-op testing and ensure all results are obtained and reviewed prior to surgery
- Serve as the primary contact for surgical offices regarding patient readiness and testing requirements
- Document all assessments, communications, and testing results in the electronic medical record
- Provide pre-operative instructions, medication guidance, NPO requirements, and procedure-specific preparation details
- Participate in developing and updating pre-operative protocols, checklists, and patient education materials
Position Qualifications
- Current RN or LPN license in the state of Kansas
- Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience (perioperative, PACU, SDS, critical care, ED, or med-surg strongly preferred)
- Current BLS certification
Skills & Abilities
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and patient-teaching abilities
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Proficiency in EMR documentation and workflow management
At NRH, we want to ensure your needs are met.We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including:
- Student Loan Repayment
- Tuition Assistance
- Generous Paid Time Off including Extended Illness Benefit
- KPERS Retirement
- Identity Theft Protection Discounts
- Life Insurance options
- Long and short-term disability
- Flex Spending Account
- Accident and Cancer coverage
- Low nurse patient ratio
- Shift and weekend differentials
Apply Online: https://www.newmanrh.org/careers
About Newman Regional Health: Centrally located within the city of Emporia, Newman Regional Health is a 25-bed non-profit critical access hospital owned by the people of Lyon County. Newman Regional Health is a teaching hospital, and is home to the ESU Newman Division of Nursing. We are committed to improving the health of the communities we serve by providing high-quality care. We are continually recognized as one of the Top 10 hospitals in Kansas and one of the Top 50 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States.