Pre-Admit Testing: RNII Per Diem Days

Trinity Health; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Peters Health Partners in Albany, NY invites an experienced RN to join Pre-Admission Testing at St. Peter's Hospital on a part-time daytime schedule.

You will assess patients before surgery, coordinate services, and provide preoperative teaching. This role requires an active NYS RN license (ASN or BSN preferred), minimum 1 year of acute care, and about 3 years Med/Surg experience preferred. You will collaborate with physicians and anesthesia staff to resolve chart questions prior to

Qualifications

• Current NYS RN license; ASN or BSN preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in ACUTE care nursing.
• Minimum 3 years of Med/Surg experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients in pre-admission testing and coordinate services prior to surgery.
• Provide preoperative teaching for all types of surgery.
• Review medical charts and resolve diagnostic test issues before surgery; interface with physicians and anesthesia.

Skills

Nursing licensure

Acute care experience

Education

New York RN license - ASN/BSN preferred

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: RN-PD Admission Testing @ St. Peter's Hospital We at St. Peter’s Health Partners recognize that nursing is one of the most challenging careers and the most rewarding. We work with nurses to ensure that their professional experiences meet the expectations they had when they chose nursing. We recognize the crucial role you play in the care of every patient treated and we have worked hard to ensure that you find the professional culture, the career support, medical resources and the career opportunities you are seeking.

What you will do: While working in Pre-Admission testing, you will have the opportunity to work with patients in their pre- surgical experience prior to the day of surgery. The job involves patient assessment, coordination of needed services prior to surgery and pre op teaching for all types of surgery. This person also is responsible for medical review of charts and resolution of any diagnostic test issues prior to surgery. Employees interface with physicians, their office staff and the anesthesia dept. on a daily basis.

St. Peter's 13 surgical services include General, Thoracic, Cardiac, Genito-Urinary, Pediatric, Maxillofacial, Orthopedic, Plastic, Neurological, Anesthesia, Gynecological, Otolaryngological, and Ophthalmological and Vascular procedures.

Position Highlights: Nurses working in Pre-Admission testing have the support of comprehensive orientation developed by clinical nurse specialists in surgical nursing, on-site BLS classes, and ongoing clinical education. The staff is highly involved in quality improvement activities, program development, recognition activities, and team building. The clinical ladder program provides the opportunity for professional growth through mentoring, opportunities for leadership, and generous educational funding.

Minimum Requirements

• Current NYS RN license ASN, BSN preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience in ACUTE care nursing.
• Minimum 3 years of Med/Surg experience preferred

About Us

St. Peters Health Partners – St. Peter’s Hospital is a member of Trinity Health. Trinity Health employs more than 120,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 21 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. We thank you for your interest in St. Peter's Health Partners and we look forward to hearing from you soon! Here at St. Peter’s Health Partners, we pride ourselves on our patient and Colleague experience. Our goal is to give the best. If you are looking for an RN role within company that cares about their patients, their employees, and their community. Look no further.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $40-$53.10 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

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