Registered Nurse; RN; Pre-Surgical Testing

Emerson Hospital
· Pre Surgical Testing

Concord , MA

Nursing

Full Time , Day shift , 7-4:30

Hours/Pay Period: 36

Salary Range: $37.88 - $75.78 / Hourly

Job Summary:

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 test, 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.

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing

• Previous experience in surgical setting preferred
• Strong background in patient assessment skills

• BCLS required

• Critical thinking required
• Strong physical assessment skills required
• Ability to multi-task
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.