Registered Nurse, Pre-Admission Testing

Job description

Job Summary
The Preadmission Nurse assesses the preoperative or pre-procedure patient and develops a plan of care to facilitate optimization of the pre-anesthesia patient in accordance with hospital, state, and regulatory policies
Duties & Responsibilities
• Reviews and assesses the preoperative or pre-procedure clinical data related to the patient’s anesthesia risk.
• Utilizing anesthesia guidelines, infection control and nurse driven protocols, determine required pre-op testing to optimize patient safety and preparedness for day of surgery.
• Assesses patient’s preadmission test results and report any concerns to the physician and/or anesthesia provider.
• Coordinates and assesses all preoperative paperwork and medical records for surgical and procedural patients, including preadmission test results.
• Reviews and ensures required chart elements are complete and present in the medical record prior to the day of surgery/procedure. Makes every effort to obtain all required chart components.
• Provides patient education and instructions appropriate to planned patient procedure. This may include but not limited to infection prevention, pain control, preoperative preparation including medications and NPO status, what to expect the day of surgery, admission process or discharge planning.
• Assesses and documents the physiological and psychological health status of the patient in the EMR as appropriate.
• Follows infection control and safety procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island
• Recent perioperative or peri procedure experience preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient preferred
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently.

About Us
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.
EEO Statements
Americans with Disability Act Statement : External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC Statement : Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics Statement : Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
• Reviews and assesses the preoperative or pre-procedure clinical data related to the patient’s anesthesia risk.
• Utilizing anesthesia guidelines, infection control and nurse driven protocols, determine required pre-op testing to optimize patient safety and preparedness for day of surgery.
• Assesses patient’s preadmission test results and report any concerns to the physician and/or anesthesia provider.
• Coordinates and assesses all preoperative paperwork and medical records for surgical and procedural patients, including preadmission test results.
• Reviews and ensures required chart elements are complete and present in the medical record prior to the day of surgery/procedure. Makes every effort to obtain all required chart components.
• Provides patient education and instructions appropriate to planned patient procedure. This may include but not limited to infection prevention, pain control, preoperative preparation including medications and NPO status, what to expect the day of surgery, admission process or discharge planning.
• Assesses and documents the physiological and psychological health status of the patient in the EMR as appropriate.
• Follows infection control and safety procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island
• Recent perioperative or peri procedure experience preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient preferred
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently.