Surgical Services Dept - Pre Admission Testing RN

Job Description

Job Description

This non-union nurse position is for the surgical services department as a preadmission testing nurse. This position is a Monday through Friday day shift, no weekend, and holiday or on-call expectation. Hours may vary to meet the needs of the department. This position reports to the Nurse Manager and/or the Director of Surgical Services. 

Qualifications:

• Currently licensed to practice in the State of Ohio
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 1 year of PAT experience required
• At least 1 year of prior clinical experience in perioperative services required
• Professional appearance at all time
• Current BLS certification required 

Skill, Ability, and Responsibilities:

• Have interpersonal and analytical skills necessary to function under the current standards of nursing practices
• Communication skills with the ability to deliver complex, detailed, verbal information to patients,  physicians, and other outside agencies
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, manage, and complete multiple tasks within the identified time period defined
• Attend meetings as assigned
• Physically able to perform the functions of the position
• Pre-operative testing coordination of all surgical and infusion patients 
• Providing pre surgical patients a point of contact for their surgical journey
• Contacting Surgeon or ordering provider as needed for verification of concerns, orders, or other situations to assure patient ready for the day of surgery
• Touch points with patients before surgery to review pre-op instructions 
• Follow up on all orders for patients to make sure all appointments are scheduled in a timely manner and that all appropriate documentation is in the chart
• Collaborates with  the Pre Post unit and operating Charge Nurse help ensure everything is addressed prior to patient’s surgery
• Compliance with HIPAA to access to and use of Protected Health Information according to institutional and regulatory rules and regulations.