Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Surgical Testing

Emerson Health; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Health is seeking a per diem nursing role to support the department of anesthesia by gathering patient information, tests, labs, and consults to ensure all results meet acceptable ranges before surgery.

In collaboration with support staff, this position assembles the patient chart, ensures completion of orders, and educates patients on fasting times and medications, while maintaining English-language communication and confidential handling of information.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Previous experience in surgical setting preferred.
• Strong background in patient assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble patient chart for the surgical procedure, ensuring all tests and orders are complete.
• Review results with physicians to rectify concerns so surgery is not cancelled.
• Instruct patients on fasting times and medications to take or hold; answer questions.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Critical thinking

Strong physical assessment skills

Strong organization skills

Ability to multi-task

English proficiency

Computer skills

Confidentiality

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Job description

About This Role

Schedule: Per Diem

Pay Range: $37.88 - $75.78 / Hourly

Shift: Day shift

Hours: 7:30-5pm

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.