RN Per Diem Preadmissions Testing at SCC

Albany Medical Center•Albany, NY

About The Position

A Pre-Admission Testing Nurse helps ensure patients are safely and efficiently prepared for surgical or invasive procedures. The nurse assesses patients’ medical histories and physical and emotional readiness, coordinates required testing, reviews medications, and collaborates with the healthcare team to prepare individualized care plans. The role also includes providing procedural information to patients and families, maintaining complete records, following infection-control protocols, and addressing patient safety concerns. This role may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA-protected health information and other information regulated by federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members must access only the minimum information necessary to perform assigned duties, limit use or disclosure to the minimum needed for an intended purpose, and take reasonable steps consistent with system policies and standards to protect information from unauthorized access or modification.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough assessments of patients scheduled for surgical or invasive procedures to evaluate physical and emotional readiness.
Review medical histories, including pre-existing conditions, allergies, medications, and previous surgeries, to identify potential risks or complications.
Coordinate diagnostic tests, including blood work, ECGs, X-rays, and other assessments, as required to determine whether patients are medically fit for procedures.
Assess and document current medications, including dosage and frequency, and recommend necessary adjustments or changes in consultation with physicians.
Provide patients and families with information about upcoming procedures, what to expect, preoperative instructions, and potential risks.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records, including preoperative assessments, test results, and communications with the healthcare team.
Follow infection-control protocols and ensure patients are screened for contagious illnesses to minimize surgical-site infection risks.
Monitor and address safety concerns related to patients’ conditions, including allergies, fall risk, and other vulnerabilities.
Protect sensitive information by limiting access, use, and disclosure to the minimum necessary and taking reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access or modification.