Pre-Admission Testing Nurse - Pre Post PACU - FT 1.0 (80 hrs biweekly) (73903)

Memorial Health System (Ohio); Marietta (OH); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 82.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Memorial Health System (Ohio) is seeking a Pre-Admission Testing Nurse in Marietta, OH. The role coordinates registration for pre-admission testing, including pre-surgery testing for outpatient and same-day surgery, while upholding MHS standards and confidentiality.

The position requires Ohio RN licensure with 1-2 years hospital experience, BLS certification, and compliance with RQI. Strong communication and teaching skills are essential to educate patients and collaborate with the surgical team.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• Organizes and directs activities in accordance with nursing standards, TJC, Medicare and all applicable guidelines; PAT RN may assume specified responsibilities including preadmission assessment via telephone.
• Tracks issues from calls and ensures action plans with follow-up are reported.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Teaching skills

Ausbildung

Ohio RN license

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details

Job Location: Marietta, OH 45750, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: 10-Hour Day Shift, Job Category: Nursing, 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.

Qualifications: 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.

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