Pre-Admission Testing (PAT POP) RN, Fulltime Days

Stamford Health • Stamford, CT

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Stamford Health is hiring a Pre-Admission Testing (PAT POP) RN for the Tully
Health Center location!

This is a full-time 37.5-hour day shift position Monday through Friday
position!

No Weekends or Holidays!

As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands
what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our
mission, to that end we offer:

Competitive salary
Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage
options) available day one
Wellness programs
Paid Time Off accruals
Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
Tuition reimbursement
Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

Responsibilities:

This position oversees the coordination of preadmission and preassessment
activities for surgical/ procedural patients. Conducts remote telephone and
inpatient assessments at POP visit to ensure patient readiness prior to their
date of surgery. Collaborates with Hospitalists, Nurse Practitioner Anesthesia,
Surgeon’s office, primary care physicians, other physician consultants and
ancillary services.

The RN will complete a patient intake either over the phone and/or at POP
visits.
The RN will service patients having surgery at both the Tully Center and Main
campus
The RN will verify and review with the patient their medical / surgical
history, including medication reconciliation, MDRO risk and other screenings
as indicated to ensure patient readiness prior to surgery.
The RN Verifies patient information by using established patient identifiers.
The RN confirms surgery/ procedure, date and location of procedure. The RN
reports any identified clinical issues to the Surgeons office and scheduling
department as indicated.
The RN will provide pre-operative instruction to all patients to include
medication instructions, NPO status, bathing requirements, date and location
of surgery.
POP Patients: The RN shall work in tandem with Physicians, NP’s and Patient
Care Tech’s (PCT) in preparation and completion of physical exam during
visit, including obtaining vital signs, height, weight and specimens/testing
ordered by the Physician/NP.
Provides relevant documentation in a timely manner to the PAT/POP Coordinator
to help ensure the patient’s surgical chart in the EHR is complete prior to
surgery.
Practices and adheres to Stamford Health’s “Code of Conduct” philosophy,
Standards for Service Excellence and organizational values of Teamwork,
Integrity, compassion, Respect and Accountability.
Participates in:
Professional Governance boards and activities at the unit, service line,
and organizational level
Quality improvement initiatives, nursing research and innovation, and/or
evidence-based practice projects
It is the obligation of Professional Nurses to be involved in governance to
enhance nursing practice, drive excellence and innovation, and improve
outcomes.
Completes required continuous training and education.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Valid license as Registered Nurse in CT
• BLS Certification
• Excellent customer service / communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar position.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with adult and pediatric clinical assessments preferred.

Responsibilities

• The RN will complete a patient intake either over the phone and/or at POP visits.
• The RN will service patients having surgery at both the Tully Center and Main campus
• The RN will verify and review with the patient their medical / surgical history, including medication reconciliation, MDRO risk and other screenings as indicated to ensure patient readiness prior to surgery.
• The RN Verifies patient information by using established patient identifiers.
• The RN confirms surgery/ procedure, date and location of procedure. The RN reports any identified clinical issues to the Surgeons office and scheduling department as indicated.
• The RN will provide pre-operative instruction to all patients to include medication instructions, NPO status, bathing requirements, date and location of surgery.
• POP Patients: The RN shall work in tandem with Physicians, NP’s and Patient Care Tech’s (PCT) in preparation and completion of physical exam during visit, including obtaining vital signs, height, weight and specimens/testing ordered by the Physician/NP.
• Provides relevant documentation in a timely manner to the PAT/POP Coordinator to help ensure the patient’s surgical chart in the EHR is complete prior to surgery.
• Practices and adheres to Stamford Health’s “Code of Conduct” philosophy, Standards for Service Excellence and organizational values of Teamwork, Integrity, compassion, Respect and Accountability.
• Participates in Professional Governance boards and activities at the unit, service line, and organizational level
• Participates in Quality improvement initiatives, nursing research and innovation, and/or evidence-based practice projects
• It is the obligation of Professional Nurses to be involved in governance to enhance nursing practice, drive excellence and innovation, and improve outcomes.
• Completes required continuous training and education.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed