Job Information
Catholic Health Registered Nurse Pre Admissions KMH in Kenmore, New York
Salary: 38.97-52.62 USD
Facility: Kenmore Mercy Hospital
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.600000
Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days
Hours: 7:30am to 3:30pm/8:00am to 4:00pm
Summary:
The pre-surgical evaluation registered nurse is responsible for assessing and educating the surgical patient care prior to admission to the hospital for their procedure. Collaboratively works with physicians' offices, nurse practitioners, the pre-surgical evaluation liaison and other hospital departments to prepare the patient for surgery. The pre-surgical evaluation RN assesses the surgical patient, provides pre-operative teaching and identifies pre-operative problems and coordinates follow-up for resolution prior to surgery.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Current New York state License or Permit
Current BLS certification or obtained within 6 months
Meets and is current and competent with all New York State licensure requirements, not limited to Infection Control and Child Abuse mandatory reporting
EXPERIENCE
- Two (2) years of medical/surgical experience required
KNOWLEDGE,SKILL AND ABILITY
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to perform technical aspects of job with unit-based equipment
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work across Service Line
Ability to meet demands of unit staffing - need for increased census and acuity
Adaptable to inside and outside environmental conditions
WORKING CONDITIONS
ENVIRONMENT
Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs.
Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions.
REQNUMBER: 31300