RN, Pre-Surgery Assessment, Northside Gwinnett

Northside Hospital • Lawrenceville, GA

11d • Remote

About The Position

Northside Hospital is an award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing organization. The Pre-Surgery Assessment (PSA) department operates in a call center environment and is a non-patient-facing department. Registered Nurses (RNs) in this role conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessment calls, which typically last one hour or longer. Responsibilities include gathering and reviewing patient medical histories, completing nursing assessments, and developing individualized care plans. These plans may include laboratory testing and diagnostics, or the need for a Pre-Surgical Anesthesia Evaluation (PSAE). All required in-person testing and evaluations are completed through the separate Pre-Surgery Clinic department. The PSA department operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. RNs typically work four 10-hour shifts per week, with no evening, night, weekend, or on-call requirements. Key qualifications include strong clinical assessment skills, proficiency with computer systems, and the ability to effectively conduct patient assessments over the phone. Additionally, a strong understanding of medications and their clinical implications is needed, as this knowledge is critical to effectively educating patients and delivering clear pre-operative instructions.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed as a RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.
• Certified in American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems.
• Ability to effectively conduct patient assessments over the phone.
• Strong understanding of medications and their clinical implications.

Nice To Haves

• BSN degree
• Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
• Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications in specific units.
• Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.

Responsibilities

• Independently plans and provides professional nursing care to patients in accordance with physician orders and established guidelines, and in accordance with the scope of practice as defined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessment calls.
• Gather and review patient medical histories.
• Complete nursing assessments.
• Develop individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and deliver clear pre-operative instructions.

What This Job Offers

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