Preadmission Nurse

CHI St. Vincent Health•Little Rock, AR

21h•$32 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

As a Preadmission Nurse at CHI St Vincent, you will prepare patients for surgical procedures and when they arrive to ensure they receive excellent nursing when they are at their most vulnerable. Pre-admission nurses are the first point of contact when the patient is preparing for surgery and when the patient arrives on the day of their surgery. They ensure patients are fully informed and have completed an informed consent form, and that patients are prepared for surgery and that it is safe to proceed with surgery.

Requirements

Diploma in Nursing from accredited nursing program or Associates Degree in Nursing required
Active Registered Nurse Licensure in Arkansas or eNLC licensure with multistate privileges in good standing with the Arkansas Board of Nursing. License must be unencunbered.
6 months of nursing experience required (New graduates would need to complete a residency program before consideration for this unit)
Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nice To Haves

Pre-operative/PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
Surgical/Medical-Surgical
Emergency Department
Critical Care
Previous experience in Preadmission Testing (PAT) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for surgical procedures.
Ensure patients receive excellent nursing care when they are at their most vulnerable.
Act as the first point of contact when the patient is preparing for surgery and on the day of their surgery.
Ensure patients are fully informed and have completed an informed consent form.
Ensure patients are prepared for surgery and that it is safe to proceed with surgery.