Pre-Admission Testing Nurse
About The Position
Franklin County Medical Center (FCMC), a non-profit critical access hospital, is seeking a Pre-Admission Testing Nurse/LPN/RN for a temporary position within the Surgery Department. FCMC is recognized as a top healthcare provider and employer in the region, committed to community well-being and continuous improvement. The hospital features a 20-bed acute care facility and a 35-bed nursing facility, with ongoing expansion to enhance services. This role is crucial in preparing patients for surgery by managing necessary paperwork, coordinating with medical staff, and educating patients. FCMC values its team members and offers competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth through tuition assistance and promotions.
Requirements
- A Current License as a Registered Nurse or an LPN in the State of Idaho is required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Regular and predictable attendance is required
- Regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or twist
- Frequently required to perform moderate to complex manipulative tasks
- Frequently able to move, push, pull, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision
- Must comply with HIPAA and patient privacy
- Must wear PPE when situations require
- Must submit to COVID-19 testing as required by CMS and other regulatory agencies according to FCMC policy
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for surgery by going over the required paperwork, including proper consent and forms
- Input physician orders for labs, imaging, and any other preparations for the patient to be ready for surgery
- Educate the patients about procedures and answer any questions
- Coordinate with physician offices and Surgery staff to schedule surgeries/procedures
- Review boarding slips and coordinate with preauthorization staff
- Create and organize charts for surgery patients
- Call patients about surgery times
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Retirement Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Illness Bank
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
