Position Summary

  Responsible for scheduling surgical procedures for patients. Works in collaboration with the Surgical

  Services Team when scheduling patients for surgical procedures.  Works in collaborations with providers

  and surgeon's office staff to ensure that surgical procedures are scheduled appropriately. Works in

  collaboration with providers and surgeon's office staff to ensure that all required documentation necessary

  for scheduling a surgical procedure is received and current prior to scheduling surgery for patients.  The

  Pre Admission Testing Nurse will communicate with patients in preparation for scheduled surgery.

  Communication may include but is not limited to: Instructions for taking/withholding medication, food and

  drink, pre-operative bathing, time of arrival, arrangement of safe transportation and pre admission testing required prior to day of surgery as applicable.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients, according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population served.
• Provides instruction to patients in preparation for surgery.
• Interacts professionally with the nursing staff and other departments to determine specific needs prior to a patient's arrival to surgery
• Interacts professionally with the vendor/manufacturer sales representatives; coordinates with Surgical Coordinator   that any required additional equipment is available in preparation for a patient's planned surgical procedure.
• Assists with the coordination of performance improvement continuous quality improvement activities.
• Ability to serve as a resource person to the Surgeon, Surgical Services Team and the patient.
• May perform clinical duties if needed.
• Able to develop and instruct education for all patients.  This includes pediatric, geriatric, and the general population.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and equality
• Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and organized.
• Maintains compliance with all aspects of HIPAA in the management of all patient health information.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Safety/Infection Control

• Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to regulations and policies and

procedures pertaining to safety, emergency preparedness, infection control, OSHA, fire safety and hazardous materials

Performance Improvement

• Participate in performance improvement activities as necessary

Customer Service

• Maintain confidentiality of patient related issues and adhering to all HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
• Treat all patients, visitors, and staff members fairly and with respect
• Utilize effective communication methods and skills
• Explain all procedures, treatments, and care while remaining aware of language barriers
• Able to perform care in non-judgmental manner and recognize discrepancies between patient and personal beliefs

Company Policy

• Ensure personal appearance is business casual and professional at all times
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• Attend all required meetings and in-service education
• Remain flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts; participates in temporary assignments
• Compliance with attendance standards
• Demonstrate flexibility when changes in assignments are necessary

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of one (1) year work experience.
• Maintains professional growth and development though seminars, workshops, and professional affiliation to keep abreast of the latest trends in the field of  expertise
• Completes annual educational requirements

LANGUAGE/MATH/REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Basic computer skills

CERTIFICATE/LICENSES

• BLS
• ACLS will need to be obtained within 30 days of DOH

Competencies

• Professional Maturity: The ability to separate emotional feelings from the real issues at hand
• Responsibility: The ability to accept choices you have made and the results they have led to
• Communication: The ability to write and speak effectively; actively listens to others, and give feedback
• Flexibility: Demonstrate responsiveness and adaptability following change initiatives
• Intelligence: Understand information and apply new knowledge
• Energetic: Exhibits high levels of energy and enthusiasm
• Organized: Efficient in structuring tasks to be accomplished
• Computer Savvy: The ability to use technology efficiently and effectively
• Customer Service: The ability to enhance customer satisfaction
• Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge: Knowledgeable of current role and technical systems, and the impact it has on the organization
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates upmost level of integrity
• Interpersonal Communication: Writes and speaks effectively based on the psychological, relational, situation, environmental and cultural dynamics within the situation
• Collaboration and Partnership: Encourages participation from team members
• Manages Change: Demonstrates flexibility with changing environments
• Problem Solving: Resolve issues in a timely manner
• Attention to Detail: Follows procedures to ensure entry of data
• Organization: Uses time efficiently by prioritizing and planning work activities
• Judgment: Ability to make independent decisions
• Teamwork: Works with others to accomplish objectives and shows support for decisions
• Quality: Sets high standards to ensure quality in work performed
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for adhering to all company policies, procures, and performance expectations
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Physical Demands

• The physical demands for this position include: adequate vision, hearing, and repetitive motion
• Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature
• Ascending or descending stairs, ramps and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms
• Substantial movements (motion) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive manner
• Bending legs downward and forward by bending leg and spine

Work Environment

• Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation