RN Staff - Pre-Admissions Test

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

6d

About The Position

Summary of the Job : Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame and to provide care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. Supervises the activities of Medical Assistants/Phlebotomist. Performs Pre-Op assessments via visit or phone call. Compiles needed documentation for the chart, and collaborates with physician offices to gather needed information.

Requirements

• Successfully completed Board Certified nursing program.
• Current Louisiana RN licensure.
• Five (5) years of Medical/Surgical Peri-operative nursing experience required in a Pre- Admit, Pre-Op, Operating Room or PACU setting.
• Current BLS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• EKG testing skills
• Basic EKG interpretation skills
• Port-a-cath access skills
• Must possess good physical health.
• Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.
• Lifting at least 50 pounds is required.
• Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame
• Provide care to patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members
• Supervises the activities of Medical Assistants/Phlebotomist
• Performs Pre-Op assessments via visit or phone call
• Compiles needed documentation for the chart
• Collaborates with physician offices to gather needed information

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed