Pre-Testing RN

Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery Center is seeking a full-time Pre-Testing RN in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Center operates a 10-operating-room ambulatory surgery center and has provided multispecialty orthopaedic care in Chattanooga since 1979. The Pre-Testing Registered Nurse conducts comprehensive virtual preoperative assessments to ensure patients are medically optimized and prepared for surgery or other procedures. Working from home, the RN gathers medical histories, reviews diagnostic results, verifies testing requirements, obtains required documentation and clearances, and educates patients about upcoming procedures. The RN coordinates with physicians, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams using electronic health records, phone, and video technologies, and completes assessments and documentation remotely. The position is fully remote, with occasional on-site or virtual meetings or training. The RN may work in other areas of the Surgery Center within their scope of practice as management deems necessary. The role works under the supervision of the Clinical Manager. No call, nights, or holidays are required.

Requirements

Required RN license.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive virtual preoperative assessments.
Gather patients' medical histories and review diagnostic results.
Verify testing requirements and obtain necessary documentation and clearances.
Educate patients about upcoming procedures.
Coordinate care with physicians, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams using EHR, phone, and video technologies.
Complete assessments and documentation remotely.
Work in other areas of the Surgery Center within the RN's scope of practice when management deems necessary.