What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Admission Registered Nurse position at LOS ORTHOPAEDIC AND SPINE SURGERY CENTER?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : 1. Philosophy
Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives
Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures
Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct
Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties
Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activities
Shares input regarding short- and long-term goals of the facility
Seeks out additional assignments and duties
2. Work Quality
Performs duties in an accurate and organized manner
Adheres to policies and procedures in performance of duties
Ensures knowledge of job and asks questions when unsure
Completes duties within appropriate timeframes
3. Personal Attributes
Shows initiative and dependability including punctuality and attendance
Displays good judgment
Cooperates and is flexible
Follows appropriate dress code presenting a professional image
4. Customer Service
Fosters a culture of outstanding patient service showing courtesy in interactions with patients, physicians and co-workers
Presents good telephone skills
Responds promptly to patient needs and co-worker requests
5. Communication and Teamwork
Expected to be a positive and responsible team member with a good attitude
Presents good oral and written communication (documentation) skills
Promotes effective communication among the facility’s clinical areas, business office, and physician practices
6. Professional Competence
Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences
Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff
Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations
Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities
Welcomes suggestions and recommendations
Maintains current BLS certification
7. Safety / Risk Management
Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities
Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy / procedure noncompliance to direct supervisor or Administrator
Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures
8. Duties
Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel
Assesses possible medical concerns, abnormal testing results, home care constraints and shares these findings with the appropriate physicians, anesthesia providers, PACU and clinic staff.
Orders, obtains and reviews the appropriate laboratory work, EKG’s, cardiac studies and x -rays as designated by physicians. Follows Anesthesia Guidelines for appropriate testing
Works cooperatively with the physician clinic staff and mid-levels / extenders to ensure all ordered and needed laboratory, EKG’s, and needed documents are on the patients chart prior to the day of surgery.
Performs thorough preoperative patient assessment required in the outpatient setting
Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient prior to admission via pre- operative phone call
Reports all abnormal values to anesthesiologist / attending surgeon
Performs preoperative phone call referring to pertinent patient records prior to patient’s arrival
Provides preoperative instruction and a brief overview of what to expect the day of surgery
Informs patient about routine care and procedures related to the perioperative experience
Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and supports the patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
Contacts each patient postoperatively via phone call, reports any abnormal findings or concerns to the physician and / or orthopedic assistant
Other duties as assigned
Maintains order and cleanliness of work area
Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of needed chart forms, post-operative instruction forms and any other forms needed for the patient chart.
Assists with direct patient care when needed
Requirements : Required
High school graduate or GED certificate recipient
Graduate of accredited school of nursing
RN with active LA license
Strong ethical and moral character references
Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication in American English
Preferred
ASC experience with minimum 2 years recent PACU or critical care experience
Computer literacy
Accuracy
Attention to detail
Timeliness
Organizational skills
Efficiency
Little supervision needed to accomplish tasks
Physical stamina for extra working hours, if needed
Ability to walk, sit, and stand for long periods
Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer, telephone, and occasional use of other office equipment
Capability for occasional overhead and low reaching
Physical strength for equipment needs and patient-care activities – 20 pound minimum
Visual and auditory acuity for timely responsiveness and patient-care assessment activities
Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs
Ability to frequently make judgments on / respond to problems
Ability to occasionally make judgments on / respond to disasters / emergencies, actual events, or drills
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