Part Time Pre-Admission Testing RN - Telephone nursing, no direct patient contact, no weekends, no call!

JOB TITLE: PAT Registered Nurse

DEPARTMENT: Pre-Op/ PACU

REPORTS TO: Charge Nurse

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

This position is part-time, 20 hours/week. There are never any evenings, weekend, or call!

POSITION SUMMARY

Demonstrates quality patient service during interactions with patients, coworkers, and vendors:

Exhibits a positive attitude and is flexible in accepting work assignments and priorities

Meets attendance and tardiness expectations

Is dependable; follows policies and procedures

Maintains professionalism in interactions with patients and coworkers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain a computer database for tracking surgical patients.

Receive appropriate communication from surgery schedulers to schedule each patient for surgery.

Obtain and review all pre-admission testing for the surgical patient.

Conduct a phone assessment of each surgical patient to obtain medical and medication history.

Communicate with primary care physicians, cardiologists, oncologists, etc. to obtain necessary information for appropriate medical evaluation preoperatively.

Communicate directly with the anesthesia staff and surgeons to ensure all questions regarding pre-operative patients are answered prior to surgery to ensure a smooth schedule.

Evaluate patients for allergies and set up allergy testing when appropriate.

Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Communicates in an open and concise manner. Exhibits good verbal (one-to-one and one-to-group) communication skills. Identifies and resolves communication barriers (involving self/others). Writes effective business communications. Conducts effective meetings. Participates effectively in meetings. Communicates effectively at all levels of the organization.

INNOVATION

Develops creative ideas and innovative approaches to improve things such as teamwork, patient care, work processes, or productivity.

DECISION MAKING

Plans and organizes own work. Recognizes when a system or process is not producing the desired results. Determines the cause of problems before taking action. Gathers relevant information when necessary. Systematically generates and evaluates alternatives and solutions before making a decision. Thinks in a logical, disciplined manner. Manages time efficiently. Manages multiple assignments simultaneously.

INTERPERSONAL AND TEAM

Facilitates communication. Solicits constructive and critical feedback for self-development. Develop relationships that establish a sense of openness, concern, confidence, and trust. Gains cooperation and action from team members. Modifies style to be appropriate for each situation. Solicits and listens actively to the opinions and suggestions of others. Confronts problems and resolves conflict.

INITIATIVE

Takes responsibility for personal actions. Achieves results on time and within budget. Develops work skills to enrich current job and/or accept additional responsibilities. Takes appropriate action as problems or opportunities arise. Recognizes and acts upon opportunities for continuous improvement. Volunteers to help others when a need is identified. Responds to requests, suggestions, and leadership from management willingly and openly. Understand team members needs and requirements.

LEADERSHIP

Committed to professional/personal growth and development. Active participant in practice, department, and team activities and goals. Proactive in continuing to enhance leadership skills. Contributes to an enthusiastic, positive work environment. Promotes unified culture and systems. Possesses a commitment to quality and excellence. Sets a proper example for others to follow. Sets priorities with a proper sense of importance. Follows through on assignments to assure successful completion. Balances big picture with day-to-day requirements and details. Values diversity in culture, ethnic background, thought, etc. Maintains composure when dealing with emergencies and crises.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/ REGISTRATIONS

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing preferred

Current RN License, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required

Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred

Must have at a minimum previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings: ambulatory surgical center (ASC), PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical or Telemetry floors

Must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States

LANGUAGE SKILLS/COMPUTER SKILLS

Printer, copier, telephone, and fax

Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee must be able to

Walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time

Occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Occasionally be able to push up to an excess of 200 pounds

Occasionally be able to pull/ lift patients with the assistance of other personnel and or assistive devices, up to an excess of 400-500 pounds

Occasionally be able to bend, stoop, kneel and climb

ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS

Regular exposure to blood and body substances

Exposure to needle sticks possible

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in well-lit and ventilated surroundings including pre-operative/ PACU areas, nurse's stations, procedure rooms, lounge, etc.

May occasionally be exposed to outside environment

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.