What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRE ADMISSION TESTING NURSE (SAME DAY) position at Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center?
JOB DUTIES
Directly accountable for preventing hospital acquired infections related to
hand-hygiene performance of self and staff
Collaborates with OR scheduling to obtain patient information
Obtains pertinent information on initial assessment phone interview
Utilizes information obtained and notifies appropriate departments of pertinent information (i.e.Diabetic, family history of MH,etc.)
Performs venipuncture and 12 lead EKGS as needed
Demonstrates accepted standards of aseptic technique when performing venapuncture/EKGs
Reports critical Lab, Radiology, EKG ABG values to MD/Anesthesiologist according to policy
Demonstrates a working knowledge of the scheduled procedure
Effectively coordinates scheduled SDS patient care
Collaborates with doctors office's in obtaining pertinent patient medical information
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Assoc . Degree or Diploma Nursing School
BSN degree encouraged
Current NJ Nursing License
BLS - Certified by AHA
Employment Type Full Time - HPAE RN
