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Pre-Op/Pre-Assessment Testing RN



Company Location

Hacienda Surgery Center (13101)

Category

Clinical

Job Location

Pleasanton, California

Tracking Code

79177-147

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Hacienda Surgery Center in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a qualified Pre-Assessment Testing Registered Nurse for a Multi-Specialty Center

 

NO CALL

NO HOLIDAYS

Pre-Op Pre-Admission Nurse RN Full Time

 

The Preadmission Nurse RN will assume the following responsibilities: Contact by way of telephone, all patients prior to surgery or procedures to assess medical and medication history, review for appropriate labs, EKG’s, and medical clearances.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assesses information/documents and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Responsible to perform pre-op calls to all Surgical/Procedural patients
  • Follows appropriate communication channels.
  • There will be add on’s daily throughout the day. PAT tech will print out charts until his/her shift is complete. Any add on’s after the PAT leaves will be the responsibility of the pre-admission nurse.
  • Maintain current RN/LVN license. *Responsible to follow up on GI/Pain calls with PAT Tech
  • Responsible to complete anesthesia review sheet after chart review for any patients that need further evaluation from anesthesia for either BMI/EKG/Labs or other co-morbities in the H&P.
  • Alert medical director/anesthesia to any cases that may not be appropriate for the ambulatory surgery center.
  • Use the HSC cell phone to contact medical director as needed to obtain clearance for any pending cases.
  • Work with doctors and their offices to ensure optimal interventions at HSC
  • Attend required staff meetings and in services PRN.
  • Accountable to Pre-op/PACU Manager

Hourly Wage: $55-$80 per hour.

Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.


Required Skills

Qualifications:

  • Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical/procedural patient
  • Must be a Registered Nurse Or an LVN with an unrestricted license in the state of CA
  • Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred
  • Current BLS, ALS
  • Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
  • Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians

 

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.


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