Gathers and analyzes information from physician and office staff for surgical and procedural patients.  Works towards a complete record to include history and physical, clinical status, and all appropriate tests are completed prior to procedure, as well as being responsible for calling patients pre operatively to start the admission process and review their medical/surgical history.  Initiates surgical orders/plan of care per protocol(s). Communicates potential concerns to surgeons, proceduralists and/or anesthesiologists pre-procedurally based on information obtained in order to enhance the coordination of pre-procedural care between surgical care team members and ensure delivery of safe and timely service. 

Education:
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with current licensure in the State of Illinois as a registered nurse. BSN preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
• RN
Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years of current nursing experience and 1 year of perioperative experience is required. 
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Comprehension of MMC clinical services, procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking to complex patient problems.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with office staffs, physicians and MMC personnel.