Pre-Admission Testing RN - Strong Phone Skills needed, no weekends, no call!
About The Position
EyeCare Partners is the nation’s 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 www.eyecare-partners.com. This position is M-F, eight-hour shifts beginning at 7am or 8am. Demonstrates quality patient service during interactions with patients, coworkers, and vendors: Exhibits a positive attitude and is flexible in accepting work assignments and priorities Meets attendance and tardiness expectations Is dependable; follows policies and procedures Mains professionalism in interactions with patients and coworkers.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
- Current RN License, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
- Must have at a minimum previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings: ambulatory surgical center (ASC), PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical or Telemetry floors
- Must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States
- Strong Phone Skills needed
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintain a computer database for tracking surgical patients.
- Receive appropriate communication from surgery schedulers to schedule each patient for surgery.
- Obtain and review all pre-admission testing for the surgical patient.
- Conduct a phone assessment of each surgical patient to obtain medical and medication history.
- Communicate with primary care physicians, cardiologists, oncologists, etc. to obtain necessary information for appropriate medical evaluation preoperatively.
- 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.
- Evaluate patients for allergies and set up allergy testing when appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
