Pre Admission Services Registered Nurse

Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery is seeking a full-time Pre Admission RN in Vancouver, WA. The role conducts telephone preadmission assessments, collects medical history, and coordinates with anesthesia to ensure readiness for surgery.

The position starts onsite, with a transition to a hybrid schedule; it requires RN license in Washington, a nursing degree, and experience in preadmission or PACU settings. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate or BS Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• Washington State RN License.
• One year Pre Admission, Pre or Post PACU experience.
• Epic Experience.
• Must have good assessment skills.
• Good communication skills, positive attitude with good team-building skills.
• Oral/written communication, analysis/problem solving, medical terminology, teaching patients/families about procedures, and knowledge of nursing practices; ability to practice in multidisciplinary team.
• Must be adaptable and willing to complete other tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Practice appropriate telephone and patient triage skills, being aware of the need to balance quality care with efficient use of time and resources.
• Perform verbal assessment with the patient prior to admission via telephone and communicating information to appropriate team members
• Assess pertinent information and document
• Respond to telephone inquiries regarding expressed needs of the caller
• Thoroughly document all call encounters utilizing manual and/or online information systems at the time of the call
• Alert anesthesia of special needs of individual with medical problems prior to date of surgery
• Use effective communication techniques which adhere to common standards of courtesy
• Answer inquiries in a timely and helpful manner
• Communicate arrival time and NPO instructions to patients as prescribed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Assessment skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate or BS Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Tools

Epic Experience

Job description

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Pre Admission Services Registered Nurse

Regular Full-Time Vancouver, WA, US

Salary Range: $52.82 To $79.18 Hourly

Driven by continued growth and a commitment to exceptional patient outcomes, our Ambulatory Surgery Center is expanding its clinical team. We are looking for healthcare professionals who are passionate about quality care and creating a positive patient experience.

Rebound Surgery Center is seeking a full-time Pre Admission RN to join our dedicated surgical care team. This position works Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day. The Pre Admission RN will start onsite, then eventually work a hybrid position. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, value teamwork, and are committed to making a meaningful impact on patients' surgical experiences, we’d love to meet you.

What You Will Do:

The Pre Admission RN performs a verbal assessment with the patient prior to admission via a phone interview as well as collects the patient's medical history from previous medical records. The nurse works closely with the anesthesia department/Medical Director to coordinate patient care needs.

The goal of the Pre Admission RN is to make sure that the patient is ready for surgery, required health history questions have been completed, and preop instructions given verbally.

Responsibilities

• Practice appropriate telephone and patient triage skills, being aware of the need to balance quality care with efficient use of time and resources.
• Perform verbal assessment with the patient prior to admission via telephone and communicating information to appropriate team members
• Assess pertinent information and document
• Respond to telephone inquiries regarding expressed needs of the caller
• Thoroughly document all call encounters utilizing manual and/or online information systems at the time of the call
• Alert anesthesia of special needs of individual with medical problems prior to date of surgery
• Use effective communication techniques which adhere to common standards of courtesy
• Answer inquiries in a timely and helpful manner
• Communicate arrival time and NPO instructions to patients as prescribed.

What You Will Need:

• Associate or BS Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• Washington State RN License.
• One year Pre Admission, Pre or Post PACU experience.
• Epic Experience.
• Must have good assessment skills.
• Good communication skills, positive attitude with good team-building skills.
• Oral/written communication, analysis/problem solving, medical terminology, skill in teaching patients/families about procedures, and knowledge of nursing practices; ability to practice in multidisciplinary team.
• Must be adaptable and willing to complete other tasks as assigned.