PRE-ADMISSION RN

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS include the following: The required behaviors associated with the following competencies are outlined in the Competency Assessment form. Standard I Demonstrates competence related to the application of the Surgery Center’s core values. Standard II Practices all facets of health & safety. Standard III Practices human resource responsibility. Standard IV Demonstrates competence in performance of duties and responsibilities related to tasks, skills and procedures rendered to the clients served. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education/Experience/Licenses/Certificates/Eligibility: Current state licensure and BCLS required, ACLS/PALS preferred. Prefer two (2) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse. Eligibility: All employees must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States. Skills/Knowledge/Ability: Participates as a team member for planning and implementation of patient care and promotes positive first impression of Bienville Surgery Center to our patients and/or families. Assesses and coordinates data submitted by the provider’s offices and coordinates the process of obtaining information such as history and physicals, orders, etc. Develops a good working relationship with the provider’s staff. Initiates and completes the pre-operative call for patients scheduled for surgery and acquires a detailed medical history and performs a risk assessment for all patients. Pre-screens for any special health history that may include: cardiac clearance, history of heart issues, history of diabetes, BMI discrepancies. Communicates any issues found during the pre-admission assessment to the clinical director, administrator, anesthesiologist and any other pertinent staff. Exemplifies comprehension of nursing concepts and problem solving skills. Demonstrates knowledge of Center policies which govern patient care. Serves as back-up staff in Pre-Op/PACU as needed. Will perform any other duties as requested by clinical director that are within the staff member’s scope of practice and ability. Possesses organizational skills which include prioritization, planning, assessing, implementing, evaluation, teaching and time management. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively as a team member and the ability to act efficiently and rationally in an emergent situation. MACHINES, EQUIPMENT, WORK AIDES: Telephone and fax. Standard surgery center machinery and equipment, including patient monitors.