Preoperative Planning Nurse

OOSC - Orthopaedic Outpatient Surgery Center
West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA

The OOSC exclusively works with Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C. (DMOS) surgeons. DMOS is the longest thriving private orthopaedic practice in the central Iowa area. We provide services that allow patients an opportunity to get back to living their best life. Our services change lives. We are dedicated to helping our community, peers and partners provide outstanding healthcare. DMOS is a haven for enjoyable, creative and mission centered individuals.

We are growing and we need the best and brightest to join us to serve our growing community.
Does this sound like a place you would want to be? If so, read on.

PERKS :
We are based in West Des Moines Iowa. OOSC offers our staff a work-life balance with generous levels of time off, competitive compensation and a plethora of benefits options, including affordable employee health, vision and dental insurance.
OOSC nurses have no call, overnight or weekend shifts
. Compensation is competitive and takes prior experience into consideration  competitive 401K/pension plan is a benefit that contributes to the future of our staff and their ability to live their best life.

What are we looking for?

• Evidence Based Care Enthusiasts:
  We approach every day with a patient centered focus and are diligent about an outstanding care experience for all who come to OOSC.
• Emerging Leaders with a Servant Heart:
  We do everything with the highest level of purpose, preparation and focus for others. We know our best selves are delivered in action, not just words.
• People who want Continuous Learning:
  We strive to learn everyday through sincere curiosity; we look for ways to improve our patient care, ourselves and the community.
• Vision for the Future:
  We see a future of patient centered care that allows for minimal disruption to the patient, the provider and peers through outstanding surgical and ancillary services throughout the metro.

The Preoperative Planning Nurse works with patient providers to assess and coordinate data submitted by the practitioner’s offices in preparation for patient surgical procedures . Primarily over the phone and e-mail, they collaborate with physicians and other health care workers to assure completion of the patient plan for surgery. They must facilitate and demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times.

The work of this role delivers a holistic approach to the delivery of services, improved patient care, and a high level of satisfaction from patients, families and practitioner’s.

Essential Duties
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Supports the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Organization in delivering outstanding patient care.

• Supports, and performs according to, approved policies and procedures.
• Participates as a team member in support of the total perioperative process.
• Considers patient rights in performance of job duties and responsibilities.
• Develops a good working relationship with the practitioner’s offices; coordinating the process of obtaining missing information such as; history & physicals, orders, etc.
  • Interactions are respectful and courteous.
  • Communicates effectively and professionally using a translator when necessary.
  • Documents information received from the patient are disseminated to the appropriate people or departments.
  • Attends and actively participates in meetings, committees and in-services according to job responsibilities and Facility requirements.
  • Assists with orientation and training of new personnel and acts as a resource person for patient care problems.
• Identifies high risk patients and alerts the anesthesiologist or potential risks identified during the investigation of special health needs.
  • Provides and coordinates nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process.
  • Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgment, consults with Control Supervisor when appropriate
  • Assist in completion of pre-admission assessment/calls, as time allows.
• Interacts appropriately with various age groups.
  • Accurately assesses and interprets age-specific patient data.
  • Accurately interprets age-specific patient responses to questions and instructions.
  • Cons…