Pre-Admission Testing RN

Job Responsibilities

• Schedules all pre-operative testing appointments 7-14 days prior to surgery and ensures all health information is collected 72 hours prior to surgery.
• Captures and documents pre-operative lab work required for individual patients, reporting pertinent results.
• Performs thorough and accurate continual patient assessment, anticipating potential problems and reporting pertinent assessments to the anesthesiologist, supervisor, and/or surgeon.
• Documents actions in medical record completely and accurately in a timely manner.
• Maintains patient confidentiality by following HIPAA guidelines.
• Affirms patients' need for specialized evaluations, including pre-operative blood testing and/or diagnostic testing.
• Maintains awareness of the surgery schedule, communicating arrivals, cancellations, and delays to the reception desk and contacting patients or surgeons as necessary.
• Follows up with post-operative patients by making phone calls to assess their status and report any pertinent information to the supervisor and/or anesthesiologist.

Requirements

• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current Louisiana Registered Nurse licensure.

Benefits

Omega Hospital offers competitive benefits that include medical and dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid vacation.