Staff Nurse, Pre-Anesthesia Testing

Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic•Cumming, GA

About The Position

Join Our Team at Peachtree Orthopedics and Help Others "Get Better" At Peachtree Orthopedics, we're on a mission to make a difference in healthcare, and we're looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. With nine convenient offices across Greater Atlanta, we're committed to providing top-notch care and your skills and passion can make a real impact. We're not the largest practice in Atlanta, but we take pride in delivering dedicated and compassionate care to everyone who walks through our doors. If you're ready to be part of a team that values your contribution and offers room for growth, consider joining us in our mission to help others "Get Better." Our Culture Peachtree Orthopedics has a rich history of 70 years in business and has earned recognition as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal Constitution for 6 consecutive years. We take pride in our family-oriented, dedicated, passionate, and hardworking culture. When you join our team, you become a part of a community that values excellence in healthcare while working in a supportive and nurturing environment. Why Choose Peachtree Orthopedics? At Peachtree Orthopedics, we offer more than a job; we offer an opportunity to be part of something extraordinary: Limitless Growth: Propel your career with abundant professional development opportunities within our dynamic organization. Empathetic Culture: Immerse yourself in a supportive, lively work culture that values your well-being and celebrates your contributions. Dedication to Excellence: Join a team of like-minded individuals who share your commitment to delivering top-notch care to our cherished patients. Your Impactful Role Collaborates with Case Management and Total Joint Navigator to prepare Total Joint Replacement and Complex Spine patients for surgery. Obtains and reviews SIS Exchange portals submitted by patients. Performs patient phone calls to provide appropriate pre-operative instructions. Documents information in patient chart as appropriate. Perform preoperative patient phone calls to conduct pre-admission assessments and provides appropriate pre-operative instructions. (if SIS Exchange is not obtainable) Documents information in patient chart as appropriate. Obtains pertinent patient records prior to patient’s arrival for preoperative testing. Is knowledgeable of patient admission criteria. Compiles patient chart to ensure that all required documentation is immediately available (consents, orders, H/P, diagnostic studies, etc.). Reports test abnormalities in pre-op assessment, diagnostic studies, and any other pertinent information to surgeons, anesthesiologists, operating room staff, and other pre-operative area staff as necessary. Understands and performs proper technique of equipment in assigned work area. Adheres to ASC procedures, policies, and standards. Maintains area of Special Assignments. Responsible for training new employees. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

RN graduate of an accredited school. Previous Central Testing experience preferred . BLS certification required.
If not BLS certified when hired, will obtain within three months of hire. This position requires involvement in preparation of State and AAAHC Surveys.
Active Georgia RN Nursing License
American Heart Association's Certification - BLS Certified

Nice To Haves

Previous Central Testing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborates with Case Management and Total Joint Navigator to prepare Total Joint Replacement and Complex Spine patients for surgery.
Obtains and reviews SIS Exchange portals submitted by patients.
Performs patient phone calls to provide appropriate pre-operative instructions.
Documents information in patient chart as appropriate.
Perform preoperative patient phone calls to conduct pre-admission assessments and provides appropriate pre-operative instructions. (if SIS Exchange is not obtainable)
Documents information in patient chart as appropriate.
Obtains pertinent patient records prior to patient’s arrival for preoperative testing. Is knowledgeable of patient admission criteria.
Compiles patient chart to ensure that all required documentation is immediately available (consents, orders, H/P, diagnostic studies, etc.).
Reports test abnormalities in pre-op assessment, diagnostic studies, and any other pertinent information to surgeons, anesthesiologists, operating room staff, and other pre-operative area staff as necessary.
Understands and performs proper technique of equipment in assigned work area.
Adheres to ASC procedures, policies, and standards.
Maintains area of Special Assignments.
Responsible for training new employees.
Other duties as assigned.