Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre Admission Testing

Department:

37707 Aurora St. Lukes South Shore - Day Surgery Center

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

24

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Aurora St Lukes South Shore is recruiting a Pre Admission RN for Day Surgery, Pain Clinic and GI Services. Position will complete pre-procedure phone calls and chart prep for Day Surgery, Pain Clinic, and GI.

This is a 0.6 remote position Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays 0800-1630 (some flexibility in days/hours will be required). No weekends or holidays. Position will require full-time on-site orientation, typically, 4-6 weeks. Must be able to report onsite for other meetings and trainings as needed.

Position requires Pre/Post background experience. OR/Day Surgery setting preferred; may consider Pre/Post experience from GI or other procedural area. Must have advanced skills with Epic, Teams, Microsoft applications, etc.. In addition, strong communication, organization, problem solving, skills, be self-driven and can work autonomously.

Major Responsibilities:

• Conducts patient assessments by obtaining medical history and test results via telephonic interaction or in person meeting. Evaluates patient situations and coordinates care amongst various facilities (nursing home, assisted living, group home, dialysis center, etc.) and patient, family, and physician offices. Recommends additional follow-up prior to procedures if needed.
• Assists patient with arranging transportation, interpreter, Social Services requests/needs, etc. Assists with pacemaker/implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) notification; assists with hotel arrangements or family waiting sleep rooms as needed.
• Provides Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) information upon request. Explains DPOA rights and makes this information available to patient; retrieves copy of DPOA if not on file.
• Enters health information provided by patient in electronic medical record system and ensures data reflected is accurate and current.
• Obtains, places and transcribes patient orders electronically for pre-procedure testing, as well as day of service orders. Clarifies and arranges testing to be completed for patient as required; coordinates with physician offices, clinics, etc. Monitors and reviews results of pre-procedure testing, including notifying physicians of abnormal test results.
• Retrieves and reviews testing results conducted at both Aurora and non-Aurora facilities. Notifies physician of medications ordered that conflict with allergies or other prescription medication patient is taking. Reviews and coordinates future activities based on test results. Requests additional testing/referrals from physicians based on patient history.
• Attests patient is fully prepared for upcoming procedure and educates patient regarding time of check in, duration of procedure, and answers their questions. Instructs patient regarding diet/fluid intake and medications to continue/stop taking prior to procedure. Provides clear, explicit instructions for patient and family to follow to ensure a successful procedure, and are instrumental in preparing both the patient and health record for the day of procedure.
• May perform selected lab and diagnostic tests.
• Ensures all regulatory requirements (history & physical, informed consent, correct procedure/site) are completed and current.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in medical/surgical/perioperative nursing in a hospital setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Familiarity with a procedural area that involves pre and post operative care, i.e. operating room (OR), day surgery, post anesthesia care unit (PACU), medical surgery, etc.
• Knowledge of patient assessment gathered through o