Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Surgical Testing
About the role
Reports directly to unit manager but works collaboratively with the department of anesthesia, this role is expected to gather appropriate patient information, including but not limited to: tests, labs, consults, etc. They are to ensure these results are within acceptable range parameters and, if not, collaborate with the appropriate physicians to rectify the areas of concern so surgery is not cancelled. In conjunction with support staff, they are responsible to assemble the patient chart for the surgical procedure, ensuring completion of all ordered tests, and to instruct the patient on fasting times, medications to be taken/held, and answer any questions the patient may have about the procedure/process. The attire will be business casual with a lab coat.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing
- Experience: Previous experience in surgical setting preferred
- Licensure and/or Certification: Current MA RN license in good standing required, BCLS required
Skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Critical thinking required
- Strong physical assessment skills required
- Strong organization skills
- Able to multi-task
- Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
- Computer skills required
- Able to maintain confidential information
Pay
Pay Range: $36.78 - $73.57 / Hourly
Schedule
Shift: Day shift
Hours: 7:30-5p