Pre-Admission Testing Registered Nurse - Full benefits, phone based

About the role

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and ASC policies and procedures. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his/her direction. Participates in direct patient care and maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment. ESSENTI AL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Utilize a computer database to obtain and document information on surgical patients. Conduct a phone assessment of each surgical patient to obtain medical and medication history. Evaluate patients for allergies and reconcile with pre-operative eye drops. Communicate with Surgery Schedulers regarding patient needs and pre-surgical paperwork. Communicate with Primary Care Physicians, Cardiologists, Oncologists, etc. to obtain necessary information for appropriate medical evaluation pre-operatively.

Requirements

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions.
• Demonstrates a positive, friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other staff.
• Able to work within a team.
• Good communication skills: oral and written.
• Has the ability to be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner.
• Ability to work independently and within a group.
• Attendance: Arrives to work area on time and has minimal absences. Observes assigned work schedules and hours.
• EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
• Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• One year of previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings is preferred: surgical, ambulatory surgical center (ASC), Pre/Post-Op, PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical, Telemetry or Operating Room
• LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) License required in the state where the worksite is located
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• SYSTEMS A ND TECHNOLOGY
• Should have knowledge of Amkai Office and Amkai Charts Database software
• Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Printer, copier, telephone and fax
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Benefits

Additional Information

Company: Cincinnati Eye Institute Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Department: Pre-Admission Testing Reports To: RN Manager Location: Blue Ash, OH This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm

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