Registered Nurse Pre-Admission Testing PRN

Community Hospital OKC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hospital OKC is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse for Pre-Admission Testing in Oklahoma City. The role focuses on gathering information, performing pre-operative tests, and guiding patients through diagnostic steps with excellent customer service.

The nurse will support a fast-paced pre-admission clinic, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure accurate execution of orders and patient safety. This PRN position requires flexibility and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse with the State of Oklahoma required.
• 1 year clinical experience preferred; Previous surgery or critical care experience preferred.
• Venipuncture and EKG experience required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Fast-paced environment requires adaptability and teamwork.
• Good computer and office equipment skills; BLS certification within 30 days if not current.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate flow of patients through the pre-admission testing process.
• Gather information and perform pre-operative tests.
• Escort patients through diagnostic testing efficiently and completely.
• Adjust to changing workflow in a fast-paced unit and work as a team.
• Interpret and implement physician orders; coordinate patient care with the team.
• Perform skills such as phlebotomy, EKGs, vital signs, as indicated.

Skills

Venipuncture

EKG

Communication

Computer skills

Job description

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Community Hospital South (13532)
Category Nursing Job ID 94667
Status PRN
Community Hospital is hiring a PRN Registered Nurse Pre-Admission Testing!
We’re offering an exciting opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, compassionate team – where you are valued just as much as the patients we serve. At Community Hospital, we are guided by our C.A.R.E.S. values where Compassion is required, Attitude is valued, Respect is demanded, Excellence is expected and Service is commended. Come be a part of a place where your hard work is recognized, your goals are supported, and your impact matters.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for facilitating the flow of patients through the pre-admission testing process. The primary function of this job is to gather information, perform various pre-operative tests and ensure that patients are escorted through the diagnostic testing process in an efficient, complete and timely manner that models the customer service policy of the hospital. The nurse must demonstrate the ability to adjust to changing workflow assignments in a fast paced work unit and work as a team member, performing other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Consistently demonstrates premier customer service and communication skills with all internal and external customers/contacts to ensure the patient and their family members have the best hospital encounter possible
• Provides pre-op testing of surgical patients in the Pre-Admission Testing Clinic according to policy/procedure and care standards.
• Maintains knowledge of medications, equipment, expected patient outcomes and anticipated complications.
• Coordinates patient care with the multidisciplinary team, prioritizing the needs of the patient and the department.
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret and implement physician orders.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform various skills used in Pre-Admission testing, i.e. phlebotomy, acquisition of EKGs, vital signs and other as indicated on physician orders.
• Satisfactorily demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties outlined in this job description as well as continually demonstrates competency in performing the job duties.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse with the State of Oklahoma required.
• 1 year clinical experience preferred; Previous surgery or critical care experience preferred
• Venipuncture and EKG experience required.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be dealt oriented and able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must have good computer and office equipment skills.
• BLS healthcare provider required within 30 days of hire, if not currently certified.