Pre-Surgical Assessment

Trinity Health • Des Moines, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Prepares and evaluates outpatient charts preoperatively. Responsible and accountable for the complete review and preparation of surgical patient charts via phone, fax and multiple electronic medical record systems (EMR). Prepares and evaluates outpatient charts preoperatively in an efficient and caring manner, ensuring facilitation of patient readiness for the day of surgery. Conduct pre-surgical work-ups by calling patients and/or reviewing charts of outpatients to ensure completeness, as indicated in Nursing Guidelines: Pre-operative Admission Requirements. Communicate effectively and appropriately with staff, patients, families, physicians and other health team members. Complies with OSHA/TJC and other regulatory agency recommendations and guidelines. Utilizes computer, fax and phone to obtain and input appropriate information. Discusses pre-operative instructions with patients and/or their families if completing PSA phone call. Attends mandatory meetings. Participates in departmental Performance Improvement projects. Participates in maintenance of unit resource materials and orientation of new employees.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Nursing, or higher
• RN with license to practice in the state of Iowa

Nice To Haves

• knowledge of presurgical preparation and teaching desired

Responsibilities

• Prepares and evaluates outpatient charts preoperatively in an efficient and caring manner, ensuring facilitation of patient readiness for the day of surgery.
• Conduct pre-surgical work-ups by calling patients and/or reviewing charts of outpatients to ensure completeness, as indicated in Nursing Guidelines: Pre-operative Admission Requirements.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with staff, patients, families, physicians and other health team members.
• Complies with OSHA/TJC and other regulatory agency recommendations and guidelines.
• Utilizes computer, fax and phone to obtain and input appropriate information.
• Discusses pre-operative instructions with patients and/or their families if completing PSA phone call.
• Attends mandatory meetings.
• Participates in departmental Performance Improvement projects.
• Participates in maintenance of unit resource materials and orientation of new employees.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree