Pre-Admit Nurse (LPN/RN)

Job description:

Responsibilities:

- Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists, and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.

- Performs all pre-operative requirements per physician order.

- Documents pre-operative patient history, medications, lab work, x-ray reports, and allergies, and reports any change that may affect surgical procedure or outcome.

- Provides pre-operative health care instruction/education to patient and family members.

- Prepares surgical patient chart including all orders, consents, results, patient documentation, pre-operative education, history & physical, and any other paperwork required for surgical procedures.

- Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of the patient’s medical treatment.

- Maintains patient documentation.

- Participates in the planning and implementation of the patient’s care.

- Explains medications in criteria. Ensures that patients understand pre-operative instructions.

- Checks identification of patient, including surgical permit, lab work, x-ray reports, and allergies. Reports any change in physical status of patient.

- Completes all documentation per Policies and Procedures.

- Responds quickly in any circumstance.

- Cares for patients professionally and courteously.

- Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations.

- Identifies opportunities to standardize processes and error proof systems that will lead to increased safety and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.

- Participates in Quality Improvement programs on a regular and continuing basis.

- Participates in compliance programs such as HIPAA, safety training etc.

- Supervises nursing care given to patients.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills:
- Strong patient care skills with a focus on compassion and empathy
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess patient needs and develop appropriate care plans

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Medical-Surgical

Physical Setting:

• Hospital

Ability to Relocate:

• Slidell, LA 70458: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Work Location: In person