RN, Pre-Surgery Assessment, Northside Gwinnett

About the role

Pre-Surgery Assessment (PSA) is a non-patient-facing department that operates in a call center environment. Registered Nurses (RNs) conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessment calls, which typically last one hour or longer.

Responsibilities

• Gathering and reviewing patient medical histories
• Completing nursing assessments
• Developing individualized care plans (which may include laboratory testing and diagnostics, or the need for a Pre-Surgical Anesthesia Evaluation [PSAE])

All required in-person testing and evaluations are completed through the separate Pre-Surgery Clinic department.

Schedule

• Department operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• RNs typically work four 10-hour shifts per week
• No evening, night, weekend, or on-call requirements

Qualifications

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensed as a RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations. Must hold Certified in American Heart Association's Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment skills
• Proficiency with computer systems
• Ability to effectively conduct patient assessments over the phone
• Strong understanding of medications and their clinical implications (critical to effectively educating patients and delivering clear pre-operative instructions)

Preferred qualifications

• BSN degree
• Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN)
• Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications in specific units
• Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units

The Registered Professional Nurse at Northside Hospital independently plans and provides professional nursing care to patients in accordance with physician orders and established guidelines, and in accordance with the scope of practice as defined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.