Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Surgical Testing

Emerson Hospital; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Emerson Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Pre-Surgical Testing. The Per Diem, Day shift role requires gathering patient information, coordinating tests and labs, and ensuring readiness for surgery.

Collaboration with anesthesia and physicians is essential to prevent surgery cancellation. Responsibilities include assembling patient charts, instructing patients on fasting and medication holds, and answering questions about the procedure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Current MA RN license in good standing.
• BCLS certification.
• Experience in surgical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient information including tests, labs and consults to ensure readiness for surgery.
• Collaborate with physicians to rectify any abnormal results so surgery isn’t cancelled.
• Assemble the patient chart for the surgical procedure and verify completion of all tests.
• Instruct patient on fasting times, medications to be taken/held, and answer questions about the procedure.

Skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Physical assessment

Organization

Multi-tasking

English literacy

Computer skills

Confidentiality

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Surgical Testing

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Surgical Testing

Schedule: Per Diem

Pay Range: $36.78 - $73.57 / Hourly

Shift: Day shift

Hours: 7:30-5p

About this role

Job Summary: Reports directly to unit manager but works collaboratively with the department of anesthesia, this role is expected to gather appropriate patient information, including but not limited to: tests, labs, consults, etc. They are to ensure these results are within acceptable range parameters and, if not, collaborate with the appropriate physicians to rectify the areas of concern so surgery is not cancelled. In conjunction with support staff, they are responsible to assemble the patient chart for the surgical procedure, ensuring completion of all ordered test, and to instruct the patient on fasting times, medications to be taken/held, and answer any questions the patient may have about the procedure/process. The attire will be business casual with a lab coat.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Experience

• Previous experience in surgical setting preferred
• Strong background in patient assessment skills

Licensure and/or Certification

• Current MA RN license in good standing required
• BCLS required

Skills

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Critical thinking required
• Strong physical assessment skills required
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Computer skills required.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.