Registered Nurse Pre-Admission Testing

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Grand Rapids, MI - USA

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Posted on: 4 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis Missouri over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information visit.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Assessment / Pre-Admission Testing
Company: Surgical Care Center of Michigan
Location: Grand Rapids MI

Perks:

  • Full Benefits Package - Medical Vision Dental and Life Insurance
  • 401k Employer Matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Paid Maternity Leave
  • Employee Discounts
  • Competitive Base Pay

Hours:

  • Full Time
  • Our surgery center is open Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:00pm
    • Your shift will fall within these hours.
    • You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed.
  • No late nights weekends or on-call shifts!

Requirements:

  • Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
  • Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required in the state you will be working in is required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
  • Experience working in ICU Critical Care and/or PACU is strongly preferred
  • Pre-Admission Testing experience preferred

SUMMARY
A Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Nurse plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient preparation of patients for surgical or invasive procedures. They assess patients medical histories perform necessary tests and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure that patients are optimally prepared for their procedures. They play a vital role in preventing surgical cancellations by ensuring all documentation labs and clearances are completed and educating patients on pre-op protocols.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Utilize a computer database to obtain and document information on surgical patients.
  • Conduct a phone assessment of each surgical patient to obtain medical and medication history.
  • Evaluate patients for allergies and reconcile with pre-operative eye drops.
  • Communicate with Surgery Schedulers regarding patient needs and pre-surgical paperwork.
  • Communicate with Primary Care Physicians Cardiologists Oncologists etc. to obtain necessary information for appropriate medical evaluation pre-operatively.
  • Communicate directly with the Anesthesia staff and Surgeons to ensure all questions regarding pre-operative patients are answered prior to surgery to ensure a smooth schedule.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be able to assess prioritize plan and implement patient care in an effective manner.
  • Demonstrates quality patient service during interactions with patients coworkers and vendors.
  • Ability to respond to emergent situations.
  • Demonstrates a positive friendly courteous and professional manner. Contributes to an enthusiastic and positive work environment.
  • Exhibits flexibility in accepting work assignments and priorities.
  • Maintains effective communication with patients families physicians and other staff.
  • Good communication skills: oral and written.
  • Has the ability to be organized and manage time effectively and in a cost-effective manner.
  • Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions.
  • Actively participate in practice department and team activities and goals.
  • Attendance: Arrives to work area on time and has minimal absences. Observes assigned work schedules and hours.
  • Is dependable; follows policies and procedures.
  • Performs quality work and consistently exhibits initiative.
  • Favorable result on background check required.
  • Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

  • Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
  • Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
  • Experience working in ICU Critical Care and/or PACU is strongly preferred
  • Pre-Admission Testing experience preferred

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) License required in the state where the worksite is located is required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

  • Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment
  • Become proficient in the use of NextGen and ModMed databases
  • Have proficiency in Microsoft Word
  • Be able to operate printer copier telephone and fax

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%) sitting (50%) and standing (50%) with regular bending stooping and reaching (2550%). Employees must be able to lift carry push and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential as the role demands constant grasping writing/typing and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuityincluding color depth peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focusis required100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.

ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS

  • Regular exposure to blood and body substances
  • Exposure to needle sticks possible

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Works in well-lit and ventilated surroundings including pre-operative/PACU areas Nurses stations procedure rooms lounge etc.
  • May occasionally be exposed to outside environment

If you need assistance with this application please contact . Please do not contact the office directly only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered foremploymentwithout attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.


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