What are the responsibilities and job description for the PreOp Assessment Nurse Full-Time position at Inova Surgery Center?
Inova McLean Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking an experienced PreOp Assessment Registered Nurse (RN) to join our exceptional team in a Full-Time capacity. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in a similar role and have worked closely with anesthesia in document review and be available for 5 days/week (5x8).
ABOUT US:
Inova Ambulatory Surgery Center at McLean is a full service ambulatory outpatient facility. We are licensed, Medicare certified, and AAAHC accredited. We provide cost-effective outpatient services using modern, state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and caring environment by highly-skilled, compassionate staff.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Contact patients prior to surgery for initial assessment of patient needs
- Complete pre-op phone assessment to include but is not limited to:
- Verification of surgery date, time, expected arrival time, and procedure
- Health history of the Surgical Patient
- NPO instructions as per anesthesia pre-op orders
- Any individualized instructions pertinent to patient’s surgery or history
- Consult with Medical Director/Chief of Anesthesia on any special needs depending on health history
- Notify patient and surgeon/PCP of any pre-op lab or EKG needs
- Coordinate with surgeon’s office and patient’s PCP to obtain necessary lab results before admission
- Acquire current History and Physical from PCP/surgeon prior to admission
- Continuously monitor the schedule for any changes on a daily basis
- Communicate any patient special needs (blood sugar, disabilities, anxiety) to the Charge Nurse and/or PreOp/PACU Nurse Managers
- Provide the pre-op phone assessment sheets to the Reception/Admission Specialist for the next days' patient records
- Coordinate with Anesthesia and Pre-op/PACU Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse the pre-admission needs of patients
- Assist patients with any questions which may arise during the pre-admission period
EXPERIENCE YOU'LL NEED:
- Two or more years of experience as a Pre-Operative Assessment RN
- Previous experience in PreOp/PACU is highly desirable
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, with a preference for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
- Active licensure as a Registered Nurse in Virginia
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Familiarity with contemporary outpatient surgical practices and trends
- Strong oral and written communication abilities
- Proficient telephone etiquette
- Basic computer literacy
- Mental and physical well-being sufficient to meet the demands of the role
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program - up to $10,000!
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Life & Disability Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- Generous PTO and Holiday Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
