Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Surgical Testing

Emerson Hospital; West Concord (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Pre-Surgical Testing. The role collaborates with anesthesia to gather patient information, review tests, labs, and consults, ensuring results are within safe ranges to avoid surgery cancellations.

The nurse assembles the patient chart, confirms completion of all orders, and educates patients on fasting, medications to take or hold, and answers questions about the procedure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• BCLS certification required.
• Surgical setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble patient chart for the surgical procedure and ensure all tests are completed.
• Instruct patients on fasting, meds to take/hold, and answer questions about the procedure.
• Collaborate with anesthesia and physicians to prevent surgery cancellation.
• Maintain patient information confidentiality and communicate results as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Physical assessment

Multi-tasking

English communication

Confidentiality

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Surgical Testing

Emerson Hospital · Pre Surgical Testing

Concord , MA

Nursing

Full Time , Day shift , 7-4:30

Hours/Pay Period: 36

Salary Range: $37.88 - $75.78 / Hourly

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:

Education

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Experience

• Previous experience in surgical setting preferred


• Strong background in patient assessment skills

Licensure and/or Certification

• BCLS required

Skills

• Critical thinking required


• Strong physical assessment skills required


• Ability to multi-task


• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.


• Ability to maintain confidential information.