Pre-Admission Testing RN

Bend Surgery Center•Bend, OR

9h•$44 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Admission Testing Nurse is responsible for contacting incoming patients to obtain and review their health history. This role involves analyzing and assessing clinical data related to the patient’s anesthesia risk and appropriateness for the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) site of service. The nurse also orders additional testing needed prior to surgery when necessary.

Requirements

Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team
Proficient in computer software and database skills, ability to carry out basic office functions
Strong attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Comprehensive and current knowledge of nursing theory
Adequate understanding of operative procedures, required patient preparations and expected post-operative course
Adequate understanding of a wide variety of medical-surgical pathophysiology
Knowledge should be up to date on the actions of all pharmaceuticals and anesthetic agents
Able to perform accurate and complete patient assessments
Skilled in age-based competencies
Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population professionally
Ability to recognize and define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and correct errors. Ability to think critically using inductive and deductive reasoning.
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice in the State of Oregon.
Two (2) years medical-surgical nursing experience required

Responsibilities

Interviews patient and/or significant other determining physical status, medical history and psychosocial needs relative to patient's procedure
Reviews patient record for previously documented information, medical history and medical questionnaire forms to utilize Bend Surgery Center Criteria to determine if patients are in the correct care setting
Interact with physician to determine appropriate level of anesthesia required for incoming patients
Identifies patient's knowledge deficits, anticipates patient's needs and potential complications
Receives and communicates pertinent assessment data with appropriate health care team members
Obtains, places and transcribes patient orders electronically for pre-procedure testing, as well as day of service orders
Clarifies and arranges testing to be completed for patient as required; coordinates with physician offices, clinics, etc.
Monitors and reviews results of pre-procedure testing, including notifying physicians of abnormal test results
Retrieves and assess patient’s preadmission test results and report any concerns to the physician and anesthesia provider
Attests patient is fully prepared for upcoming procedure and educates patient regarding time of check in, duration of procedure, and answers their questions
Instructs patient regarding diet/fluid intake and medications to continue/stop taking prior to procedure
Prepares patients for surgery by reviewing preoperative instructions
Keeps work area neat and clean; stocks and restocks as required
Adheres to safety policies and practices good body mechanics and ergonomics
Follows all rules and regulations for PHI and HIPAA protections of patient information
Follows all policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, attendance, timeliness, and safeguarding confidential information
Reports incidents in a timely manner
Promotes patient and employee safety and communicates concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command
Attends in-service programs as requested
Performs other related duties as directed