Hospital - Pre-Admission Test RN III

Responsibilities

• Counsels patients and families regarding pre-surgery instructions, including fasting, medication management, arrival planning, hygiene instructions, and procedure expectations.
• Coordinates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, primary care providers, clinics, and ancillary departments to obtain required clearances, lab work, radiology, EKGs, and other diagnostic testing.
• Ensures required documentation, testing, and clearances are complete prior to the scheduled procedure and communicates readiness concerns in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Functions as a patient advocate by addressing patient questions, supporting care coordination, and promoting safe and effective surgical preparation.
• Performs or coordinates laboratory testing required prior to surgery within scope, training, and hospital policy.
• Participates in huddles, workflow review, chart audits, and quality improvement activities that support patient safety, timely case starts, and reduction of preventable delays or cancellations.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of pre-admission testing and preoperative readiness processes, including medical history review, medication reconciliation, diagnostic testing, and surgical clearance requirements.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to recognize potential anesthesia or surgical risks and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Excellent verbal, written, telephone, and interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, physicians, anesthesia providers, clinics, and interprofessional team members.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple patient readiness activities in a high-volume environment.
• Knowledge of age- and population-appropriate nursing care from infant through adult patient populations.
• Proficient in electronic health records and clinical documentation systems; working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to serve as a preceptor and a mentor by fostering a teaching environment.