Surgicenter -RN-PAT-PT/PRN

Department: Surgicenter

Job Title: Preadmission Nurse

Hours: Part Time/PRN

Reports to: Team Leader/Surgicenter Manager

Purpose of job: Interviews operative patients and ascertains history and communicates with anesthesia regarding any abnormalities or risks.  Assures and documents patient understanding of preoperative instructions and all preoperative testing and registration is completed. 

Qualifications:

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and have a current Tennessee Registered Nursing license
2. Must have at least 2 years nursing experience and is knowledgeable about nursing practice in the perioperative setting
3. BLS required; ACLS certification recommended
4. Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work without close supervision
5. Must be able to work forty (40) hours per week and overtime as deemed necessary by the supervisor, if applicable
6. Must be self-motivated, professional and maintain a positive attitude
7. Must have good verbal and written communication skills
8. Must have basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Electronic Health Records)

Job Duties:

1. Assumes the role of patient advocate by protecting the patients’ safety, rights, privacy and dignity.

2. Records accurate data in nurses notes

3. Reports health concerns and risks to MDA or CRNA

4. Assures that charts are complete and reports irregularities to appropriate personnel

5. Assists in emergency situations

6. Assures that all pre-op orders and procedures are performed

7. Checks equipment and supplies.

8. Assists with orientation and in-service education on new personnel as needed

9. Responsible for taking preoperative history and nursing assessment.

10. Relieves personnel as needed or required

11. Maintains a safe, quiet, clean environment for patient and self

12. Maintains good health, personality, and has satisfactory hearing and eyesight

13. Able to handle stressful situations for short periods of time

14. Able to stand or sit for long hours at a time

15. Uses good body mechanics

16. Promotes open communication with family and health professionals regarding care of the patient

17. Abides by employee handbook in regards to sick time, vacations and holidays as well as dress code

18. Is knowledgeable of OSHA guidelines

19. Assists with other tasks, clerical and non-nursing function as needed

Essential Functions:

1. Ability to meet or exceed patient, doctor and staff expectations with quality service
2. Performs EKGs as needed
3. Education of patient/family member about perioperative experience.
4. Perform other duties as assigned by team leader or manager.

Performance Criteria:

1. Ability to work with a team approach toward providing quality of patient care
2. Ability to respond to the needs of the department and the patient in a busy environment
3. Ability to follow instructions given by physicians and supervisor