Registered Nurse (RN) | Le Bonheur Children's Hospital | Pre-Surgical Screening | Full Time Days

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Memphis, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a verbal assessment with the patient, family, and/or guardian prior to admission via a phone interview. Collects the patient's medical history from previous medical records. Works closely with the anesthesia department in coordinating the patient's needs. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. Demonstrates clinical expertise with regards to age specific populations, including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults. Practice appropriate telephone assessment skills, balancing quality work with efficient use of time and resources. Perform appropriate telephone assessment with patient, family, and/or guardian prior to admission, communicating information obtained to appropriate team members. Alert anesthesia team and/or surgeon of lab results, physical assessment, or special needs of the patient with medical problems prior to date of surgery. Communicate pre-operative instructions, arrival time, NPO instructions, and other pertinent information to patients, families, and/or guardians. Respond to telephone inquiries regarding expressed needs of the caller in a timely and helpful manner. Thoroughly documents all call encounters in an accurate, concise, and timely manner. Participate in quality, process, and practice improvement activities as requested. Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Associates Degree Nursing
• Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Possess good phone interview assessment, nursing assessment, critical thinking/problem solving, and teaching/counseling skills
• Possess strong computer skills and experience with electronic medical records
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment with little supervision
• Telephone voice/speech pattern is articulate and has a pleasant tone
• Demonstrate professional demeanor
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Possess organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks to facilitate a smooth flow of the workload

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• O.R., SDS, or PACU setting 1-3 years

Responsibilities

• Performs a verbal assessment with the patient, family, and/or guardian prior to admission via a phone interview.
• Collects the patient's medical history from previous medical records.
• Works closely with the anesthesia department in coordinating the patient's needs.
• Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise with regards to age specific populations, including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
• Practice appropriate telephone assessment skills, balancing quality work with efficient use of time and resources.
• Perform appropriate telephone assessment with patient, family, and/or guardian prior to admission, communicating information obtained to appropriate team members.
• Alert anesthesia team and/or surgeon of lab results, physical assessment, or special needs of the patient with medical problems prior to date of surgery.
• Communicate pre-operative instructions, arrival time, NPO instructions, and other pertinent information to patients, families, and/or guardians.
• Respond to telephone inquiries regarding expressed needs of the caller in a timely and helpful manner.
• Thoroughly documents all call encounters in an accurate, concise, and timely manner.
• Participate in quality, process, and practice improvement activities as requested.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• The company values family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.
• Associates are recognized and rewarded, treated with respect and given many opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career.

What This Job Offers

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