This non-union nurse position is for the surgical services department as a preadmission testing nurse. This position is a Monday through Friday day shift, no weekend, and holiday or on-call expectation. Hours may vary to meet the needs of the department. This position reports to the Nurse Manager and/or the Director of Surgical Services.
Qualifications:
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Currently licensed to practice in the State of Ohio
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Bachelor’s Degree preferred
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1 year of PAT experience required
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At least 1 year of prior clinical experience in perioperative services required
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Professional appearance at all time
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Current BLS certification required
Skill, Ability, and Responsibilities:
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Have interpersonal and analytical skills necessary to function under the current standards of nursing practices
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Communication skills with the ability to deliver complex, detailed, verbal information to patients, physicians, and other outside agencies
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Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, manage, and complete multiple tasks within the identified time period defined
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Attend meetings as assigned
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Physically able to perform the functions of the position
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Pre-operative testing coordination of all surgical and infusion patients
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Providing pre surgical patients a point of contact for their surgical journey
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Contacting Surgeon or ordering provider as needed for verification of concerns, orders, or other situations to assure patient ready for the day of surgery
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Touch points with patients before surgery to review pre-op instructions
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Follow up on all orders for patients to make sure all appointments are scheduled in a timely manner and that all appropriate documentation is in the chart
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Collaborates with the Pre Post unit and operating Charge Nurse help ensure everything is addressed prior to patient’s surgery
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Compliance with HIPAA to access to and use of Protected Health Information according to institutional and regulatory rules and regulations.
