About this role
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Preoperative Phone Assessment
Position Summary
Monterey Peninsula Surgery Center is seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team in a preoperative phone assessment role. This position is responsible for contacting patients before scheduled procedures to gather health information, review preoperative instructions, identify potential concerns, and help ensure patients are prepared for surgery.
The ideal candidate is an organized, patient-focused nursing professional with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate effectively with patients, physicians, nurses, and other clinical team members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct preoperative telephone calls with patients scheduled for surgical procedures.
- Obtain and document relevant medical histories, current medications, allergies, and other pertinent health information within established protocols.
- Review preoperative instructions, including arrival times, fasting requirements, medication instructions, transportation arrangements, and postoperative support requirements.
- Verify that required preoperative testing, medical clearances, and documentation have been completed or appropriately communicated for follow-up.
- Identify and promptly escalate clinical concerns, changes in patient condition, or potential barriers to proceeding with surgery to the appropriate provider.
- Reinforce established patient education and answer routine questions within the scope of the LVN role.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record.
- Coordinate with scheduling, nursing, and other departments to support efficient surgical preparation.
- Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support preoperative operations and patient care.
Qualifications
- Current, active California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in good standing.
- Minimum of three years of nursing or related clinical experience preferred.
- Previous experience in preoperative care, ambulatory surgery, medical-surgical nursing, telephone triage, or patient coordination preferred.
- Excellent telephone communication and patient-service skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard computer applications.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary clinical team.
- Commitment to patient confidentiality, safety, and quality care.
Work Environment
This position is full-time, onsite.
Why Join MPSC?
- Opportunity to contribute to a positive patient experience before surgery.
- Collaborative healthcare environment.
- Opportunity to expand your experience in ambulatory surgical care.
- A role focused on patient education, communication, and care coordination.
Compensation and Benefits:
This position pays a competitive rate of $37.00-45.00 per hour depending on the level of experience. We offer a full suite of benefits including 401k with company match, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as voluntary Aflac plans. We have a generous PTO schedule and our staff enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule.
If this position sounds ideal for you, we encourage you to apply!
Equal Employment Opportunity
Monterey Peninsula Surgery Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal and California employment laws.