Registered Nurse Preadmission Testing
St. David's HealthCare, Austin, TX, United States
Registered Nurse Preadmission Testing
Your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Pre-admission Nurse is responsible for the management of the preadmission process for the patients scheduled for elective surgery and endoscopic procedure, radiology procedure, and other medical procedures ordered by qualified medical staff. The nurse assesses, plans and implements appropriate preoperative teaching and care.
What you will do
Schedule : 8 hr shifts x 5, scheduled Mon to Friday 08:30 to 5:00 pm.
Assess, Plan and Implement age appropriate preoperative Patient/Family teaching and care needs
Age appropriate assessment of patient is completed on each patient.
Initiates the plan of care by proper preparation of the patient for surgery.
Provides patient teaching and emotional support.
Includes family/significant others in teaching and care assessments, plans and implementations.
Reinforces patient/family learning by providing written or verbal information and obtaining verbal feedback.
Utilizes telephone contact for assessment and instructional consultation for patients who are otherwise unavailable for face‑to‑face assessment and preparation.
Manage the patient’s surgical admission process
Receives and initiates physician orders.
Coordinates diagnostic testing.
Verifies and resolves discrepancies between schedule worksheet and printed surgery schedule.
Communicates pertinent patient scheduling information to nursing personnel, physicians, anesthesiologist and other care team members as appropriate.
Participate in maintaining a clean, safe and customer friendly environment
Insures patient confidentiality by providing private interviewing area.
Participates in quality improvement.
Demonstrates ability to use equipment properly.
Participate in unit activities
Maintains current professional growth through independent study and continuing education programs.
Completes RN unit specific Patient Care competency skills checklist.
Participates in budget and inventory control.
Keeps supervisor and/or buyer informed of needed items.
Participates in staff and self-development.
Takes appropriate action to prevent/manage accidents in the area.
Participates in performance/process improvement.
Assists with orientation of new employees.
Completes Annual Equipment Competency Checklist.
Attends 80% of Staff Meetings.
Attends 90% of Mandatory Education Meetings and In‑services, if applicable.
Performs other duties as delegated.
Qualifications
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
(RN) Registered Nurse must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date.
Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree.
No Travel Required.
1 year experience required.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Pre-admission Nurse is responsible for the management of the preadmission process for the patients scheduled for elective surgery and endoscopic procedure, radiology procedure, and other medical procedures ordered by qualified medical staff. The nurse assesses, plans and implements appropriate preoperative teaching and care.
What you will do
Schedule : 8 hr shifts x 5, scheduled Mon to Friday 08:30 to 5:00 pm.
Assess, Plan and Implement age appropriate preoperative Patient/Family teaching and care needs
Age appropriate assessment of patient is completed on each patient.
Initiates the plan of care by proper preparation of the patient for surgery.
Provides patient teaching and emotional support.
Includes family/significant others in teaching and care assessments, plans and implementations.
Reinforces patient/family learning by providing written or verbal information and obtaining verbal feedback.
Utilizes telephone contact for assessment and instructional consultation for patients who are otherwise unavailable for face‑to‑face assessment and preparation.
Manage the patient’s surgical admission process
Receives and initiates physician orders.
Coordinates diagnostic testing.
Verifies and resolves discrepancies between schedule worksheet and printed surgery schedule.
Communicates pertinent patient scheduling information to nursing personnel, physicians, anesthesiologist and other care team members as appropriate.
Participate in maintaining a clean, safe and customer friendly environment
Insures patient confidentiality by providing private interviewing area.
Participates in quality improvement.
Demonstrates ability to use equipment properly.
Participate in unit activities
Maintains current professional growth through independent study and continuing education programs.
Completes RN unit specific Patient Care competency skills checklist.
Participates in budget and inventory control.
Keeps supervisor and/or buyer informed of needed items.
Participates in staff and self-development.
Takes appropriate action to prevent/manage accidents in the area.
Participates in performance/process improvement.
Assists with orientation of new employees.
Completes Annual Equipment Competency Checklist.
Attends 80% of Staff Meetings.
Attends 90% of Mandatory Education Meetings and In‑services, if applicable.
Performs other duties as delegated.
Qualifications
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
(RN) Registered Nurse must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date.
Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree.
No Travel Required.
1 year experience required.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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