RN - Surgery FT

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services; Gibson City (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services in Gibson City, Illinois, is seeking a dedicated professional for a full-time role focusing on pre-operative patient assessments. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, educating them on surgical procedures, and conducting thorough physical assessments. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in healthcare settings. Position requires full-time availability during weekdays with potential on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-operative patient assessment.
• Ability to educate patients on surgical procedures and recovery.
• Strong communication skills for patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients before surgical procedures.
• Conduct pre-operative physical assessments.
• Review medication with patients to prevent complications.
• Communicate patient information with surgical team.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative support to patients.

Job description

Hours & Shift Requirements

Full time 40 hours weekly; 6:00 am – 4:30 pm. Or 6:30 am – 3:00 pm. Weekdays. Including call.

General Summary

Interview patients before surgical procedures; educate patients on their surgical procedure, preparation for day of surgery/procedure and their recovery phase.

Pre-operative physical assessment of the surgical patient to include, but not limited to, vital signs, head to toe assessment including auscultation of lungs, heart sounds, abdominal, circulation and peripheral I.V. starts. Review pre-op history and complete assessment in appropriate area of the medical record. Physical transportation of patient via wheelchair, cart, or by assisted ambulation to surgical holding area.

GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT

To provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the Communities we serve.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Screen patients per phone or personal interview for any testing or education needs prior to procedure or any environmental factors that may affect patient review.
• Review all medication with patient to prevent complications or adverse reactions during surgery. Instruct patient on which medications to take or hold before surgery in collaboration with the MD, Advanced Practitioner and Anesthesia providers.
• Relay information to CRNA of any abnormal pre-op diagnosis or test results.
• Offer information to patient regarding smoking cessation, advance directives, interpreting services, cancer support information or any other further preoperative or postoperative support the patient may need.
• Review of patient history and preoperative record.
• Complete patient physical assessment.
• Complete preoperative initial assessment and document in the appropriate area of the medical record.
• Communicate with intraoperative personnel regarding patient transfer.
• Conduct verbal SBAR hand off communication with intraoperative registered nurse.
• Orient/precept new staff or students to the department.