PT Pre-Admission Testing RN - Onsite telephone nursing, no weekends, no call!

Cincinnati Eye Institute; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Cincinnati Eye Institute is seeking a part-time PAT Registered Nurse in Pre-Op/PACU to provide quality patient service during preoperative assessment and scheduling.

The role involves coordinating pre-admission testing, conducting phone history assessments, communicating with physicians and anesthesia staff, maintaining patient databases, and ensuring a smooth surgical schedule. The ideal candidate has an accredited nursing degree, an active RN license, and BCLS; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• BSN preferred.
• Current RN license with BCLS required.
• ACLS preferred.
• Experience in at least one nursing area.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a computer database for tracking surgical patients.
• Schedule patients for surgery after pre-admission testing.
• Review all pre-admission testing for surgical patients.
• Conduct phone assessments to obtain medical history.
• Coordinate with physicians and anesthesia staff for pre-op readiness.
• Assess allergies and arrange allergy testing when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN License

BCLS

ACLS

Patient care

Education

Nursing Program Graduate

BSN preferred

Job description

JOB TITLE: PAT Registered Nurse

DEPARTMENT: Pre-Op/ PACU

REPORTS TO: Charge Nurse

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

This position is part-time, 24 hours/week, 3 8-hour shifts. There are never any evenings, weekend, or call!

POSITION SUMMARY

Demonstrates quality patient service during interactions with patients, coworkers, and vendors:

• Exhibits a positive attitude and is flexible in accepting work assignments and priorities
• Meets attendance and tardiness expectations
• Is dependable; follows policies and procedures
• Maintains professionalism in interactions with patients and coworkers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a computer database for tracking surgical patients.
• Receive appropriate communication from surgery schedulers to schedule each patient for surgery.
• Obtain and review all pre-admission testing for the surgical patient.
• Conduct a phone assessment of each surgical patient to obtain medical and medication history.
• Communicate with primary care physicians, cardiologists, oncologists, etc. to obtain necessary information for appropriate medical evaluation preoperatively.
• Communicate directly with the anesthesia staff and surgeons to ensure all questions regarding pre-operative patients are answered prior to surgery to ensure a smooth schedule.
• Evaluate patients for allergies and set up allergy testing when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Communicates in an open and concise manner. Exhibits good verbal (one-to-one and one-to-group) communication skills. Identifies and resolves communication barriers (involving self/others). Writes effective business communications. Conducts effective meetings. Participates effectively in meetings. Communicates effectively at all levels of the organization.

INNOVATION

Develops creative ideas and innovative approaches to improve things such as teamwork, patient care, work processes, or productivity.

DECISION MAKING

Plans and organizes own work. Recognizes when a system or process is not producing the desired results. Determines the cause of problems before taking action. Gathers relevant information when necessary. Systematically generates and evaluates alternatives and solutions before making a decision. Thinks in a logical, disciplined manner. Manages time efficiently. Manages multiple assignments simultaneously.

INTERPERSONAL AND TEAM

Facilitates communication. Solicits constructive and critical feedback for self-development. Develop relationships that establish a sense of openness, concern, confidence, and trust. Gains cooperation and action from team members. Modifies style to be appropriate for each situation. Solicits and listens actively to the opinions and suggestions of others. Confronts problems and resolves conflict.

INITIATIVE

Takes responsibility for personal actions. Achieves results on time and within budget. Develops work skills to enrich current job and/or accept additional responsibilities. Takes appropriate action as problems or opportunities arise. Recognizes and acts upon opportunities for continuous improvement. Volunteers to help others when a need is identified. Responds to requests, suggestions, and leadership from management willingly and openly. Understand team members needs and requirements.

LEADERSHIP

Committed to professional/personal growth and development. Active participant in practice, department, and team activities and goals. Proactive in continuing to enhance leadership skills. Contributes to an enthusiastic, positive work environment. Promotes unified culture and systems. Possesses a commitment to quality and excellence. Sets a proper example for others to follow. Sets priorities with a proper sense of importance. Follows through on assignments to assure successful completion. Balances big picture with day-to-day requirements and details. Values diversity in culture, ethnic background, thought, etc. Maintains composure when dealing with emergencies and crises.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/ REGISTRATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• Current RN License, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Must have at a minimum previous nursing experience in at least one of