Registered Nurse; RN Le Bonheur Children's Hospital | Pre-Surgical Screening

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• Demonstrate clinical expertise with regards to age-specific populations, including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
• Practice appropriate telephone assessment skills, balancing quality work with efficient use of time and resources.
• Perform telephone assessments with patient, family, and/or guardian prior to admission, communicating information obtained to appropriate team members.
• Alert anesthesia team and/or surgeon of lab results, physical assessment, or special needs of the patient with medical problems prior to date of surgery.
• Communicate pre-operative instructions, arrival time, NPO instructions, and other pertinent information to patients, families, and/or guardians.
• Respond to telephone inquiries regarding expressed needs of the caller in a timely and helpful manner.
• Document all call encounters in an accurate, concise, and timely manner.
• Participate in quality, process, and practice improvement activities as requested.
• Perform other job functions as assigned or requested.

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (required).
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred).

• Preferred: 1-3 years in O.R., S.D.S., or PACU setting.

• Registered Nurse, Tennessee Board of Nursing (required).

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good telephone interview assessment, nursing assessment, critical thinking/problem solving, and teaching/counseling skills.
• Strong computer skills and experience with electronic medical records.
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment with little supervision.
• Articulate telephone voice/speech pattern and pleasant tone.
• Professional demeanor and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks to facilitate a smooth flow of work.

There are no supervisory responsibilities assigned to this job.

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. Exertion may require up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. Close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision required to perform activities such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.

Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.