Pre-Admission Testing Registered Nurse - Full benefits, phone based

Company

• Cincinnati
• Eye
• Institute
• Job
• Title:
• Registered
• Nurse (RN)
• Department:
• Pre-Admission
• Testing
• Reports To:
• RN
• Manager
• Location: Blue Ash, OH This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm

SUMMARY Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and ASC policies and procedures. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his/her direction. Participates in direct patient care and maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Utilize a computer database to obtain and document information on surgical patients.
• Conduct a phone assessment of each surgical patient to obtain medical and medication history.
• Evaluate patients for allergies and reconcile with pre-operative eye drops.
• Communicate with Surgery Schedulers regarding patient needs and pre-surgical paperwork.
• Communicate with Primary Care Physicians, Cardiologists, Oncologists, etc. to obtain necessary information for appropriate medical evaluation pre-operatively.

Qualifications

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions. Communicates in an open and concise manner. Exhibits good verbal (one-to-one and one-to-group) communication skills. Identifies and resolves communication barriers (involving self/others). Writes effective business communications. Conducts effective meetings. Participates effectively in meetings. Communicates effectively at all levels of the organization. Plans and organizes own work. Recognizes when a system or process is not producing the desired results. Determines the cause of problems before taking action. Gathers relevant information when necessary. Systematically generates and evaluates alternatives and solutions before making a decision. Thinks in a logical, disciplined manner. Manages time efficiently. Manages multiple assignments simultaneously. Demonstrates a positive, friendly, courteous and professional manner. Maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other staff. Able to work within a team. Good communication skills: oral and written. Has the ability to be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner. Ability to work independently and within a group.