Pre Admission Nurse

The Surgery Center of Ft. Lauderdale is seeking a Pre Admission Nurse, Full Time.

The Pre Admission Nurse will interview patients via telephone, review the patient’s online health history, and complete an assessment of the patient’s medical histories prior to the scheduled admission to Davenport Ambulatory Surgery Center. The Pre Admission Nurse will gather necessary information (H&P, EKG, Physician consults, etc.) to assist in the admission planning, pre-admission screening and to provide educational instructions according to Worcester Surgical Center’s guidelines and policies and procedures.

He/she will document the explanation of pre-operative instructions to patient or significant other/guardian.

All patients are to be contacted prior to surgery to assess medical, allergy/ medication history, and provide preadmission teaching/instructions. The nurse will also work closely with the anesthesia department in coordinating the patient’s needs. The nurse can expect to care for adult patients, including the older adult through geriatric, and pediatric patients.

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state of Florida
• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Currently licensed in the state.
• BLS required.
• Familiarity with perioperative services is preferred.
• Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.
• Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation