Pre-Admission Testing Nurse - Pre Post PACU - FT 1.0 (80 hrs biweekly)

Memorial Health System (Ohio); Marietta (OH); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

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Benefits package

Bonus eligibility

Résumé du poste

Memorial Health System in Ohio seeks a Pre-Admission Testing Nurse responsible for coordinating registration and pre-surgery testing for outpatient and same-day procedures, while educating patients and ensuring safety and compliance.

The position requires an Ohio RN license, 1–2 years hospital experience, and BLS certification, with strong communication and coordination skills to work with physicians and care teams.

Qualifications

• Ohio RN license and 1–2 years nursing experience in a hospital setting.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong communication skills and teaching abilities.
• Knowledge of Medicare regulations preferred.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate registration and pre-admission testing for outpatient and same-day surgery.
• Conduct perioperative phone screening and provide arrival times and instructions.
• Ensure nursing care meets safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations per standards.
• Track and report issues from pre-admission calls and follow up with action plans.

Connaissances

RN licensure Ohio

Nursing experience 1-2 years

BLS certification

Communication skills

Medicare knowledge

Formation

Ohio RN license

Description du poste

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Pre-Admission Testing Nurse is responsible for coordinating registration for any patient requiring pre-admission testing, including coordination of pre-surgery testing of patients for outpatient surgery and same day surgery. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.Job Functions:Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations, provides education for patients and collaborates with other disciplines.Conducts Perioperative Phone Screening of pre-operative surgical patients and makes pre-operative calls to provide arrival time and instructions to patients going for surgery.Responsible for organizing and directing activities in accordance with nursing standards, TJC, Medicare and all other applicable federal, state and local guidelines. PAT RN may assume the following PAT responsibilities: contact, by way of telephone, all patients prior to surgery to assess medical and medication history, review for appropriate lab, x-ray, EKG orders to determine where and when these procedures are to completed and provide preadmission teaching.Track issues that are trending from calls and need to make sure we have action plans with follow up to report.Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.Minimum Education/Experience Required:Current licensure in the State of Ohio as a Registered Nurse with 1-2 years of nursing experience in a hospital setting.BLS certification required.Maintains compliance in RQI required.Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:Ability to interact positively with physicians, patients and their families.Ability to project positive attitude and appearance, promote good public relations.Knowledge of interview techniques and legal issues involved.Excellent communication skills.Good organization habits.Ability to adapt to change quickly, strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient.Excellent teaching skills.Knowledge of Medicare regulations preferred.Compensation Details: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.Benefits: Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.Bonus Eligibility: Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call [phone] to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax [phone] or email at [e-mail].* Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace. This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.