Licensed Vocational Nurse Pre-Op Coordinator

Walnut Creek, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB TITLE: LVN IV Certified

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The Pre-Op Coordinator (LVN) is responsible for ensuring all patients scheduled for surgery are fully prepared and medically optimized prior to their procedure. This includes obtaining and verifying required History and Physical (H&P) documentation coordinating and tracking pre-operative testing and communicating with physicians offices and patients to ensure all necessary medical clearances and documentation are completed in a timely manner. The role supports patient safety regulatory compliance and efficient surgical scheduling.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Review surgical schedules to identify required pre-operative documentation and testing for each patient.
Obtain verify and track current History and Physical (H&P) reports to ensure compliance within required timeframes.
Obtain verify and track required pre-operative testing (labs EKGs imaging medical clearances) based on procedure and patient history.
Communicate with surgeon offices primary care providers specialists and patients to secure outstanding documentation.
Ensure all pre-operative requirements are completed prior to the date of surgery to prevent cancellations or delays.
Review patient charts for completeness and escalate any concerns or deficiencies to the appropriate clinical staff.
Must apply critical thinking skills.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Graduate of approved school of professional nursing with current and valid LVN licensure.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience required in patient assessment.
- Knowledge of State Federal and Accrediting Body regulations and standards related to healthcare.
- BLS required.
- Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
- Is aware of professional nursing standard and performs in accordance with them.

Benefits:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
Life Insurance
PTO
401(k) retirement plan with a company match
And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color creed sex religion marital status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition parental status sexual orientation veteran status genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation benefits training promotions transfers layoffs our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Required Experience:

JOB TITLE: LVN IV CertifiedGENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:The Pre-Op Coordinator (LVN) is responsible for ensuring all patients scheduled for surgery are fully prepared and medically optimized prior to their procedure. This includes obtaining and verifying required History and Physical (H&P) documentatio...

JOB TITLE: LVN IV Certified

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Review surgical schedules to identify required pre-operative documentation and testing for each patient.
Obtain verify and track current History and Physical (H&P) reports to ensure compliance within required timeframes.
Obtain verify and track required pre-operative testing (labs EKGs imaging medical clearances) based on procedure and patient history.
Communicate with surgeon offices primary care providers specialists and patients to secure outstanding documentation.
Ensure all pre-operative requirements are completed prior to the date of surgery to prevent cancellations or delays.
Review patient charts for completeness and escalate any concerns or deficiencies to the appropriate clinical staff.
Must apply critical thinking skills.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Graduate of approved school of professional nursing with current and valid LVN licensure.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience required in patient assessment.
- Knowledge of State Federal and Accrediting Body regulations and standards related to healthcare.
- BLS required.
- Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
- Is aware of professional nursing standard and performs in accordance with them.

Benefits: