Registered Nurse Pre-Admission Testing PRN

About the role

Community Hospital is hiring a PRN Registered Nurse Pre-Admission Testing. We're offering an exciting opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, compassionate team – where you are valued just as much as the patients we serve. At Community Hospital, we are guided by our C.A.R.E.S. values where Compassion is required, Attitude is valued, Respect is demanded, Excellence is expected and Service is commended. Come be a part of a place where your hard work is recognized, your goals are supported, and your impact matters.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the flow of patients through the pre-admission testing process
• Gather information, perform various pre-operative tests and ensure that patients are escorted through the diagnostic testing process in an efficient, complete and timely manner that models the customer service policy of the hospital
• Adjust to changing workflow assignments in a fast paced work unit and work as a team member, performing other duties as assigned
• Consistently demonstrate premier customer service and communication skills with all internal and external customers/contacts to ensure the patient and their family members have the best hospital encounter possible
• Provide pre-op testing of surgical patients in the Pre-Admission Testing Clinic according to policy/procedure and care standards
• Maintain knowledge of medications, equipment, expected patient outcomes and anticipated complications
• Coordinate patient care with the multidisciplinary team, prioritizing the needs of the patient and the department
• Interpret and implement physician orders
• Perform various skills used in Pre-Admission testing, i.e. phlebotomy, acquisition of EKGs, vital signs and other as indicated on physician orders
• Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties outlined in this job description as well as continually demonstrate competency in performing the job duties

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse with the State of Oklahoma required
• 1 year clinical experience preferred; Previous surgery or critical care experience preferred
• Venipuncture and EKG experience required
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be detail oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have good computer and office equipment skills
• BLS healthcare provider required within 30 days of hire, if not currently certified