Registered Nurse (Pre-Admission Testing), Part Time Days

Holland Hospital•Holland, MI

1d•$30 - $45

About The Position

The Pre-Admission Testing RN focuses on the physical, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual preparation for the perioperative experience. Interview and assessment techniques are used to identify potential or actual problems prior to the scheduled procedure. Patient education and interventions are initiated to optimize positive patient outcomes. Services offered are provided in accordance with national standards of practice which are applicable to surgical services i.e. AORN, CDC, ASA, ASPAN and medical specialty standards and Michigan Public Health Code Act 368 of 1978, Article 15 (Health Occupations) Part 172 (Nursing). The RN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and service appropriate to the age of the patient served. Holland Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy Why Holland Hospital? In a word—caring. Here, we not only strive to provide the best possible care to our patients, but also nurture the continued health and wellness of our most valuable asset: our employees. We believe superior service is only possible with a superior workforce. Our collaborative, can-do culture makes all things possible. And, our family-like feel makes Holland Hospital not only a great place to work, but a career that feels like home.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited Registered Nursing Program required
Current Michigan RN License (or completed by end of orientation) required
Current BLS for the Healthcare Provider (or completed within 60 days of hire) required

Responsibilities

Collect patient health data to assess, identify, and follow up on clinical conditions that affect the perioperative care of the patient prior to the scheduled surgery/procedure.
Collect and document comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.
Assessments are thorough, timely and accurate and include but are not limited to the physiological, socio-cultural, safety and spiritual needs of patients (including significant other).
Demonstrate ability to use critical thinking skills to analyze assessment data to determine the pertinent diagnosis or issues.
Respond appropriately to changing needs of patients, including response to emergency/life threatening situations.
Plan and Initiate appropriate interventions based on patient needs enhance surgical outcomes.
Identify expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation.
Develop and document an individualized plan of care which incorporates the patient's significant other as appropriate and that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
Identify initial and ongoing discharge planning needs.
Demonstrate the ability to identify, evaluate and document the patient's response to care given.
Coordinate care across the continuum to meet the identified and anticipated needs of the patient and his/her support network.
Educate the patient/family/significant other for their experience throughout the peri-anesthesia continuum.
Demonstrate ability to optimize patient learning through evaluating a patient's learning abilities and carrying out the education of the patient
Validate response to learning
Reassess and proactively address issues prior to the scheduled surgery/procedure to prevent delays or cancellations of scheduled surgeries/procedure
Function as advocate for patient/significant other.
Demonstrate skills needed to implement the identified plan of care
Demonstrate ability to prioritize and adjust priorities based on patient/unit needs.
Demonstrate ability to evaluate and document patient's progress towards attainment of desired outcomes.