RN Preadmission DT

Description

• DEPARTMENT: 16215 - Pre Admission
• LOCATION: 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
• WORK TYPE: Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE: Variable

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to:
Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence;
Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships;
Have endowed chairs;
Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and Pro Scan.

Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

The Registered Nurse independently plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in patient care situations using standards of care and policy and procedure. Provides direct nursing care to patients in person or Via phone call.

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Triages patients, verify allergies, current medications and pharmacy. Utilizes nursing process to develop patient’s plan of care which includes all the following: assessment, implementation, planning, evaluation and patient teaching.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safe medication administration and education of prescribed medications in accordance with nursing standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and organize patient care.
• Timely and accurate documentation reflects clinic standards.
• Observes, records and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians/APP. Proficient in EPIC.
• Provides patient & family education regarding diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and pre-surgical instruction.
• Maintains/reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information in Epic.
• Coordination of pre-surgical evaluations as requested by physician/APP.
• Perform necessary diagnostic testing within the scope of pre-admission testing.
• Handling of specimens, performing lab testing in a timely manner. Verifying results in Epic. Participates in proficiency testing. Reports abnormal results with Physician or APP.
• Providing excellent customer service and patient experience.
• Maintains the principles of confidentiality and HIPPA. Understands the legal/regulatory requirements related to the release of information.
• Able to use the information systems pertinent to the job.
• Provides feedback regarding problems and complaints and offers constructive suggestions. Uses chain-of-command for problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Follows hospital standards related to Kronos system.
• Accepts responsibility for own learning needs. Attends courses and in-services offered. Maintains clinical skills specifically required on unit. Maintains knowledge of current policies.

• Minimum of Associate’s Degree required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a health care facility or private physician office.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Florida.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Intermediate computer knowledge:
  Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.