RN - Preadmission Testing NE

Cleveland Clinic•Elkton, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Located in Dover, Ohio, Union Hospital is an award-winning not-for-profit community hospital serving the communities of eastern Ohio. Community and personalized care are at the forefront of Union Hospital’s values. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic, you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Preadmission Testing (PAT) department is vital in assuring that patients have been optimized prior to an elective procedure. The PAT clinic reports to the preoperative manager, and the surgical services director. They work closely with anesthesia as well. As an RN on the team, you will provide preoperative assessment and care using nursing process to pre-surgical patients. You will place calls to patients the day before procedures to review NPO status holding on medications they need to stop, confirm procedure time and confirm that necessary clearances are obtained via contact with doctor’s offices, etc. We are looking for a caregiver who is self-motivated, works well independently, and pays attention to detail. This opportunity will not only allow you to advance your nursing skills even further, but can lead to other opportunities within the department such as coordinator roles. How You’ll Benefit Take advantage of industry leading benefits, including our RN Loan Repayment program, which helps pay off student debt, and our Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career. And if you’re relocating to join us, you could be eligible for relocation assistance. Our Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being sets caregiver safety as a priority, identifying, reporting and responding to incidents and providing safety resources. A caregiver in this position works 8-hour shifts, 24 hours per week. No weekends or holidays will be required.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of Nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN program)
Current demonstrated clinical proficiency
Current licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio
Four years of operating room, recovery room or ambulatory surgery nursing experience
One year of pre-admission testing experience

Responsibilities

Provide preoperative assessment and care using nursing process to pre-surgical patients.
Review physician orders to ensure that all necessary lab work/tests are included to meet surgical and anesthesia criteria.
Assess preoperative labs, EKGs, X-rays, H&P's and alert physicians of unacceptable values.
Provide preoperative instructions and education and ensure that all necessary appointments have been made.
Review patient charts preoperatively to assess pre-existing conditions and medications prior to surgery and communicate any discrepancies to physician or anesthesia for further evaluation.
Perform phlebotomy and twelve lead EKG's when required.
Demonstrate management skills in coordination and provision of healthcare.
Maintain effective relationships with a variety of patient care providers, including community physician practices.