Pre-Admissions Testing Nurse - Selby Surgery - Flex 0.6 (48 hrs biweekly) ( at MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM

Marietta, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Education, Collaboration, Communication, Organization, Adaptability, Teaching, Interview Techniques, Legal Issues, Public Relations, Surgical Procedures, Medication History, Lab Orders, EKG Orders, Pre-Admission Teaching, Quality Improvement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Marietta, OH 45750 Position Type: Flex Time Job Shift: 8-Hour Day Shift Job Category: Nursing In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Pre-Admission Testing Nurse is responsible for coordinating registration for any patient requiring pre-admission testing, including coordination of pre-surgery testing of patients for outpatient surgery and same day surgery. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations, provides education for patients and collaborates with other disciplines. Conducts Perioperative Phone Screening of pre-operative surgical patients and makes pre-operative calls to provide arrival time and instructions to patients going for surgery. Responsible for organizing and directing activities in accordance with nursing standards, TJC, Medicare and all other applicable federal, state and local guidelines. PAT RN may assume the following PAT responsibilities: contact, by way of telephone, all patients prior to surgery to assess medical and medication history, review for appropriate lab, x-ray, EKG orders to determine where and when these procedures are to completed and provide preadmission teaching. Track issues that are trending from calls and need to make sure we have action plans with follow up to report. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary. Qualifications Minimum Education/Experience Required: Current licensure in the State of Ohio as a Registered Nurse with 1-2 years of nursing experience in a hospital setting. BLS certification required. Maintains compliance in RQI required. Special Knowledge, Skills, Training: Ability to interact positively with physicians, patients and their families. Ability to project positive attitude and appearance, promote good public relations. Knowledge of interview techniques and legal issues involved. Excellent communication skills. Good organization habits. Ability to adapt to change quickly, strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient. Excellent teaching skills. Knowledge of Medicare regulations preferred. Compensation Details: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. Benefits: Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits. Bonus Eligibility: Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer. Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. * Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace. This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.

Responsibilities

The Pre-Admission Testing Nurse coordinates registration and conducts pre-operative screenings for patients. They ensure compliance with nursing standards and provide education and support to patients prior to surgery.