Experienced Registered Nurse for FT Days/Pre-Admit Testing: St Peters Hospital

Trinity Health • Albany, NY

12d • $40 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

While working in Pre-Admission testing, you will have the opportunity to work with patients in their pre- surgical experience prior to the day of surgery. The job involves patient assessment, coordination of needed services prior to surgery and pre op teaching for all types of surgery. This person also is responsible for medical review of charts and resolution of any diagnostic test issues prior to surgery. Employees interface with physicians, their office staff and the anesthesia dept. on a daily basis. St. Peter's 13 surgical services include General, Thoracic, Cardiac, Genito-Urinary, Pediatric, Maxillofacial, Orthopedic, Plastic, Neurological, Anesthesia, Gynecological, Otolaryngological, and Ophthalmological and Vascular procedures.

Nurses working in Pre-Admission testing have the support of comprehensive orientation developed by clinical nurse specialists in surgical nursing, on-site BLS classes, and ongoing clinical education. The staff is highly involved in quality improvement activities, program development, recognition activities, and team building. The clinical ladder program provides the opportunity for professional growth through mentoring, opportunities for leadership, and generous educational funding.

Requirements

• Current NYS RN license
• Minimum 1 year of experience in ACUTE care nursing

Nice To Haves

• ASN, BSN preferred
• Minimum 3 years of Med/Surg experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment
• Coordination of needed services prior to surgery
• Pre-op teaching for all types of surgery
• Medical review of charts
• Resolution of any diagnostic test issues prior to surgery
• Interface with physicians, their office staff and the anesthesia department

Benefits

• On-site BLS classes
• Generous educational funding

What This Job Offers

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