Virtual Rn Jobs in Manhattan, KS (NOW HIRING)

Be the reassuring voice that helps patients feel prepared, informed, and confident before surgery.

Pre-admission nursing sets the tone for the entire surgical experience. Your preparation, education, and communication help reduce anxiety, improve readiness, and support safe, coordinated care from the first phone call through the day of surgery.

Manhattan Surgical Hospital is looking for a compassionate, organized, and patient-focused Pre-Admissions Nurse to join our Preop/PACU team. This role is ideal for a nurse who enjoys patient education, careful assessment, clear communication, and helping patients feel at ease before their procedure.

You will play a key role in preparing patients for surgery by gathering health history information, providing pre-operative instructions, coordinating communication with patients and physician offices, and supporting safe, efficient perioperative care.

• Call patients prior to surgery to obtain health histories and provide pre-operative instructions.
• Answer questions from patients, families, surgery schedulers, and physician offices with professionalism and care.
• Review and confirm important patient information, including allergies, home medications, medical history, consent, operative laterality, and responsible party.
• Educate patients and families on what to expect before, during, and after their procedure.
• Complete preoperative call documentation accurately and in accordance with facility policy.
• Respect patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in staff meetings, mandatory education, staff development programs, and CQI activities.
• Follow proper procedures related to Category I exposure tasks and hazardous waste materials.

• You communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, providers, and team members.
• You stay organized and focused while managing frequent interruptions and competing priorities.
• You bring a professional, pleasant, tactful approach to every interaction.
• You value confidentiality, patient dignity, and high-quality care.
• You are comfortable using basic office equipment and computer systems.

• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Kansas.
• Current CPR certification required.
• ACLS certification required if performing direct patient care.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams, required.
• Six months to one year of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position is fully remote; candidate must live within 2 hours driving distance from 1829 College Ave., Manhattan, KS. The Pre-Admission Nurse performs all job duties from a home-based office environment and does not report to a physical facility on a routine basis. Responsibilities are carried out using secure telehealth platforms, electronic medical records (EMR), and other digital communication tools to interact with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary team members. The role requires a private, HIPAA-compliant workspace, reliable high-speed internet, and the ability to work independently with minimal on-site supervision. The nurse must maintain consistent communication via phone, video conferencing, email, and other virtual systems while adhering to organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Applicants must meet and maintain compliance with all requirements outlined in the Facility's Remote Worker Policy as a condition of employment. Occasional in-person meetings or training may be required based on organizational needs.