PRE-ASSESSMENT NURSE

MAIN FUNCTION

The position description for this RN includes the obtaining of appropriate pre-admission assessment / testing on all surgical patients as established by the guidelines. Initiates pre-operative teaching to patient and family. Accountable for accurate medical / surgical histories and physical examinations, laboratory, EKG and all other pre-tests / clearances deemed necessary per protocol. Communicates abnormal histories / results to anesthesiologists for further direction / orders. Works under supervision of Nurse Manager and receives direction from physicians.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Utilizes current scheduling grid to reference scheduling request forms from the surgeons' offices.
2. Calls each patient and obtains / reviews health history submitted via the on-line pre-assessment program and, if appropriate, coordinates with patient to have PAT performed by primary physician. Patient completes on-line medical surgical history.
3. If a face-to-face PAT at AIASC is requested per anesthesiologist - appointment is arranged (see policy).
4. PAT at primary physician - patient makes own appointment and PAT Nurse contacts doctor's office to explain the required PAT and faxes the orders to physician's office (see policy).
5. If PAT is done at AIASC - completes medial surgical history, physical exam, height/weight, send to GBH Lab (if needed), EKG's as appropriate per protocol and by established standards.
6. Reports abnormal findings to Anesthesiologist or Surgeon with appropriate documentation.
7. Checks for completeness of required testing prior to day of surgery and obtains test results from where performed.
8. Documents patient education as appropriate to the patient's scheduled surgery and pre-operative instructions.
9. Identifies special needs of the patient and/or family to assure proper patient care.
10. Works with Control Desk Coordinator to assure patient charts are completed in a timely manner.
11. Assists in pre-operative calls the day before their scheduled surgery, being sure all PAT, orders, surgery request, and informed consent is appropriately on the chart
12. Maintains accurate control and secure confidentiality of records and documentation.
13. Maintains supplies and equipment in an aseptic and functional manner.
14. Check and respond to emails in a timely and efficient manner
15. Additional duties as directed

RESPONSIBILITY FOR ASSETS

1. Maintains supplies and equipment in an aseptic and functional manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Minimum 2 years experience in recovery room nursing or related critical care field.
2. Age specific exposure to pediatrics, adolescent's adults, and Geriatrics.
3. Ambulatory experience preferred
4. Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
5. Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general publiC.
6. Ability to make decisions and solve problems

REQUIREMENTS

1. Graduate of accredited School of Nursing
2. Current Florida RN license
3. Current certification; BLS, ACLS

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Walking and standing 10% of work time. Sitting 80% of work time.
2. Ability to lift, push, pull, carry, and raise from one level to another objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Ability to assist in moving patients with assistance.
3. Ability to stoop, bend at the knees and waist-downward and forward.
4. Frequent reaching and extending hands and arms in any direction.
5. Handling, holding, fingering, grasping, and turning objects regularly.
6. Perceiving through feel, attributes of objects such as size, temperature, shape.
7. Hear/speak adequately to communicate effectively with staff and vendors.
8. Visual acuity to be able to read instructions and orders.
9. Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods
10. Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer and telephone and occasional use of other office equipment

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance with FREE Teladoc services
• Dental, Vision, & Supplemental Insurance
• 401 (k)
• Paid Time Off

Location: Andrews Ambulatory Surgery Center - Gulf Breeze, FL

Department: Pre/post/Pat

Reports To: Charge Nurse / Nurse Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

**ANDREWS IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE**

The Andrews Institute ASC (AIASC) is committed to promoting health, wellness, and disease prevention and to providing a safe, clean and healthy environment to Workforce Members, patients, and visitors. The use of tobacco and tobacco products is a known and established hazard to the health and well-being of tobacco users and can also directly impact nonusers. In addition, the use of tobacco and tobacco products has been shown to decrease employee productivity and efficiency and increase absenteeism. In recognition of these factors, the Andrews Institute ASC will no longer hire tobacco users.

Include shift schedule

M-F 0800- 4:30pm