Registered Nurse (RN) Pre-admission Testing

Baptist Healthcare System • Corbin, KY

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About The Position

The Pre Admission Testing Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who, under the immediate supervision of the Director of Surgical Services and Charge RN. is responsible for the collection of health information on pre op patients, patient assessments, and patient education for surgery. The role of a Registered Nurse (RN) is dynamic and requires a combination of clinical skills, critical thinking, and effective communication to contribute to successful surgical outcomes. implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. This individual honors patient’s mind, body, and spirit by respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of each individual. The Registered Nurse is an exemplar for compassion, acceptance, respect, and empathy honoring nursing as a distinct discipline and supporting an environment focused on healing and wellness. Assessment and identification of patient needs and implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service. Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision; establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently. Has access to medication storage areas as required for job tasks. Follows Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.
• Current RN licensure or temporary Kentucky work permit
• Associate Degree in Nursing with a Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Completion and maintenance of BLS.
• ACLS & PALS (or ENPC) within 6 months of hire.
• NIHSS within 3 months of hire.
• Successful completion of all competencies as identified on the departmental nurse competency grid.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree in Nursing with a Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• collection of health information on pre op patients
• patient assessments
• patient education for surgery
• Assessment and identification of patient needs and implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service.
• Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision
• establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care
• assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems
• performs technical aspects of care competently
• Follows Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures

Benefits

• PRN (As Needed)
• Preventive Plan
• Retirement Plans
• Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees