Pre Admit Testing Rn- Pre Admit Testing

Position: PRE ADMIT TESTING RN- PRE ADMIT TESTING
Status: PRN - As Needed

Shift: Monday through Friday day shift as needed

Exempt:
No

Summary:

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and be currently licensed by the State Board of Nurse Examiners andworkedwithin Surgical Services for a minimum of two years preferably. BLS certification is required. Membership in ASPAN is encouraged. A positive, supportive attitude and a team member approach are required.

In every surgical patient's journey, a well-run preoperative assessment clinic (PAC) is an essential first step in ensuring excellence in quality and patient safety. (JOPAN May 2011)

Other information:

1. Experience, Knowledge, and Skill

A. Previous experience required: minimum of 2 years' experience as a RN in a surgical services setting preferred.

B. Specialized

Education Required:

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and be currently licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Nurse Examiners. BLS will be completed. Certification in area of nursing specialty is encouraged.

C. Manual or Physical

Skills required:

ability to provide direct/in direct patient care to the pre-operative patients according to ASPAN standards.

D. Physical Effort required:

Strength:
Light

Push:
Occasionally

Pull:
Occasionally

Carry:
Occasionally

Lift:
Occasionally

Sit:
Frequently

Stand:
Occasionally

Walk:
Frequently

E. Work Complexities

1. Complexity and Difficulty of work:
Must have good critical thinking skills and assessment skills.

F. Working Conditions

1. Hazards:
Physical effort required. Potential for exposure to blood/body fluids. Must adhere to universal precautions.

G. Contacts

Contact with patients, visitors, vendors, other employees, physicians,

and the public.

Responsibilities:

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

The Pre-Admit Testing nurse is responsible for the education of the patient prior to surgical/diagnostic procedures in addition to utilizing interview and assessment techniques to identify potential or actual problems. Identified actual or potential problems are communicated to the proceduralist and/or anesthesiologist as applicable. Patient education and interventions are initiated to optimize positive outcomes. All patients are interviewed by the Pre-Admit Testing nurse prior to a scheduled procedure.

to .The Pre-Admit Testing nurse obtains required pre-op documents including pre-op orders from the proceduralist and anesthesiologist, if applicable. The Pre-Admit Testing nurse may also be responsible for performing the ordered pre-op testing including EKG and venipuncture/line draws for lab testing, as well as MRSA screening. He/She communicates with providers regarding any additional patient needs including but not limited to any abnormal labs, x rays or EKG findings.

1. Hours of operation are Monday
- Friday 6 a.m.

-6 p.m. Closed on holidays and weekends.

2. Follows Standards of Nursing Practice

A. Provides quality patient education as outlined in the ASPAN Standard of Care, department's policies and procedures and North Oaks Standards of Practice.

B. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide education to the age of the patient's served. He/She shall be able to interpret data about the patient's status to identify each patient's age specific needs and identify educational and supportive needs of the patient.

C. Addresses, supports, and respects cultural practices if such practices do not harm others or interfere with the planned course of medical therapy.

D. Successfully complete yearly Vendor Fair as well as any department specific competency training.

3. Other area of responsibility are as follows:

A. Fiscal Management

a. Utilizes supplies and materials in a cost effective manner.

b. Monitors levels of inventory in accordance with established desired quantities.

c. Maintains appropriate staffing levels

4. Operational Functions

A. Assists in the orientation of new employees.

B. Ensures individual skills are current by attending relative and educational programs.

C. Assist department nurse Manager in maintenance of policies and procedures.

D. Schedule assignments of personnel as applicable.

E. Assist in data collection and report writing as…