Registered Nurse Pre Admission Testing
Cayuga Medical Center
- Ithaca, NY
- $35.63-44.18 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients scheduled for surgical or invasive procedures to evaluate their physical and emotional readiness.
- Review patients' medical histories, including pre-existing conditions, allergies, medications, and previous surgeries, to identify potential risks or complications to surgery.
- Coordinates diagnostic tests such as blood work, ECGs, X-rays, and other assessments as required to ensure patients are medically optimized for their procedures.
- Provide patients and their families with detailed information about the upcoming procedure, including what to expect, preoperative instructions, and potential risks.
- Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records, including preoperative assessments, test results, and communication with the healthcare team.
- Adhere to strict infection control protocols and ensure that patients are screened for contagious illnesses to minimize the risk of surgical site infections.
- Monitor and address any safety concerns related to the patient's condition, such as allergies, fall risk, or other vulnerabilities.
- Proficiency in patient assessment. Knowledge of diagnostic tests and their interpretation is essential
- Proficiency in patient assessment. Knowledge of diagnostic tests and their interpretation is essential.
- Attention to Detail: The ability to review medical records and ensure accurate documentation is essential to patient safety and care quality.
- This position will be 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program.
- Licensure: Current NYS RN License
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are typically required.
- Compassion: A compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care, as well as the ability to alleviate patient anxiety, is highly valuable. Exceptional telephone etiquette.
- Exceptional customer service and telephone etiquette.
- Experience: 1-3 years preoperative, critical care preferred
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Prior nursing experience in perioperative or preoperative settings is preferred. Familiarity with preoperative assessment and care protocols is advantageous.
- Proficiency in patient assessment, venipuncture, and administering medications. Knowledge of diagnostic tests and their interpretation is essential.
- Attention to Detail: The ability to meticulously review medical records and ensure accurate documentation is essential to patient safety and care quality.
- Able to lift 20 pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring patients may involve lifting of up to 50 pounds. Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
- Onsite
- Less than 10% of travel is required?