Mass General Brigham Community Physicians is hiring a CPE / PreOp Evaluation Nurse to join the team supporting Faulkner Hospital. In this remote role, you will conduct comprehensive preoperative assessments to ensure patients are medically optimized and prepared for scheduled surgical or procedural care. Your work in patient education and interdisciplinary coordination will be crucial to promoting patient safety and a positive surgical experience.
What You'll Do
- Perform thorough preoperative nursing assessments, including medical history review, medication reconciliation, allergy verification, and evaluation of comorbid conditions.
- Review and ensure completion of all required preoperative testing (laboratory work, imaging, EKGs, consults) according to established clinical guidelines.
- Identify potential risk factors and collaborate with anesthesia, surgery, and other providers to address concerns and optimize patient readiness.
- Provide clear, comprehensive patient education regarding preoperative instructions, medication management, NPO guidelines, and perioperative expectations.
- Document all assessments, interventions, and communications accurately within the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Communicate effectively with surgeons’ offices, anesthesia teams, and ancillary departments to clarify orders, missing documentation, or patient-specific needs.
- Triage and respond to patient inquiries related to preoperative preparation and coordinate follow-up as needed.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and institutional policies.
- Support patient safety initiatives, including infection prevention, accurate patient identification, and confirmation of surgical readiness.
- Maintain current knowledge of clinical best practices, surgical protocols, and perioperative guidelines.
What We're Looking For
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- PACU/PreOp or PreOp eval nursing experience required.
- Strong critical thinking, assessment, and clinical judgment skills.
- Excellent communication, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities.
- Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and strong organizational/documentation skills.
- Adherence to all I.C.A.R.E. standards.
- Evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
- Demonstrated observational skills and the ability to set priorities.
- Ability to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Effective skills in applying hospital standards in service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Technical Stack
- Electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Team & Environment
You will coordinate with interdisciplinary teams including anesthesia, surgery, and ancillary departments.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $41.36 - $100.00/Hourly
Work Mode
This is a remote position.
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
