Pre-Admit Testing: RNII PT Days
About The Position
RN-PT Admission Testing @ St. Peter's Hospital. We at St. Peter’s Health Partners recognize that nursing is one of the most challenging careers and the most rewarding. We work with nurses to ensure that their professional experiences meet the expectations they had when they chose nursing. We recognize the crucial role you play in the care of every patient treated and we have worked hard to ensure that you find the professional culture, the career support, medical resources and the career opportunities you are seeking. 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.
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 on a daily basis
Benefits
- Comprehensive orientation developed by clinical nurse specialists in surgical nursing
- On-site BLS classes
- Ongoing clinical education
- Clinical ladder program provides the opportunity for professional growth through mentoring, opportunities for leadership, and generous educational funding
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
