What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Admit Nurse (LPN/RN) position at Sterling Surgical Hospital?
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