Pre-Admission Testing RN
Bend Surgery Center
- Bend, Oregon, United States
- Bend, Oregon, United States
Über
Interviews patient and/or significant other determining physical status, medical history and psychosocial needs relative to patient's procedure Reviews patient record for previously documented information, medical history and medical questionnaire forms to utilize Bend Surgery Center Criteria to determine if patients are in the correct care setting Interact with physician to determine appropriate level of anesthesia required for incoming patients Identifies patient's knowledge deficits, anticipates patient's needs and potential complications Receives and communicates pertinent assessment data with appropriate health care team members Obtains, places and transcribes patient orders electronically for pre-procedure testing, as well as day of service orders
Clarifies and arranges testing to be completed for patient as required; coordinates with physician offices, clinics, etc. Monitors and reviews resultS of pre-procedure testing, including notifying physicians of abnormal test results
Retrieves and assess patient's preadmission test results and report any concerns to the physician and anesthesia provider Attests patient is fully prepared for upcoming procedure and educates patient regarding time of check in, duration of procedure, and answers their questions.
Instructs patient regarding diet/fluid intake and medications to continue/stop taking prior to procedure Prepares patients for surgery by reviewing preoperative instructions Keeps work area need and clean; stocks and restocks as required Adheres to safety policies and practices good body mechanics and ergonomics Follows all rules and regulations for PHI and HIPAA protections of patient information Follows all policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, attendance, timeliness, and safeguarding confidential information Reports incidents in a timely manner Promotes patient and employee safety and communicates concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command Attends in-service programs as requested Performs other related duties as directed Required Skills/Abilities:
Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team Proficient in computer software and database skills, ability to carry out basic office functions Strong attention to detail Ability to multi-task and work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment Comprehensive and current knowledge of nursing theory Adequate understanding of operative procedures, required patient preparations and expected post-operative course Adequate understanding of a wide variety of medical-surgical pathophysiology Knowledge should be up to date on the actions of all pharmaceuticals and anesthetic agents Able to perform accurate and complete patient assessments Skilled in age-based competencies Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population professionally Ability to recognize and define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and correct errors. Ability to think critically using inductive and deductive reasoning.
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Education and Experience:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice in the State of Oregon. Two (2) years medical-surgical nursing experience required Physical requirements:NeverSeldom 1-5%Occasional 6-33%Frequent 34-66%Continuous 67-100% Sit X Stand X Walk X Kneel X Twist X Bend X Reach X Keyboarding X Fine Manipulation Manipulation X Lift/CarryNeverSeldom 1-5%Occasional 6-33%Frequent 34-66%Continuous 67-100% 1-10 lbs.. X 11-20 lbs. X 21-50 lbs. X X xX Push/PullNeverSeldom 1-5%Occasional 6-33%Frequent 34-66%Continuous 67-100% 1-10 lbs. X X x 11-20 lbs. X 21-50 lbs. X **Lifting more that 50lbs requires an assistive device and or additional physical assistance. Determination of employee exposure riskCategory III (Ex: Business Office/Materials Management/Call Room/Administration)
Tasks that involve minimal to no exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues, and Category I are
not a condition of employment. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere might encounter potential exposure to bodily fluids). Persons who perform these duties are not called upon, as part of their employment, to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way. Tasks that involve the handling of implements or utensils, use of public or shared bathroom facilities or telephone, and personal contacts such as handshaking are Category III tasks *Position is Full-Time, 40 hours (5 days/ 8 hr. shifts) *Stated salary in posting is the full salary range. Hiring salary cap is limited to mid-point of $51.85-$54.44.
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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