Pre-Admission Testing RN - Metairie, LA

Are you a passionate caregiver looking to join a supportive organization that was named a 2019 Top Place to Work by Nola.com? Do you want to join a supportive team that values and depends on your expertise, and offers a positive and inclusive culture that puts employees first? If so, we encourage you to apply for an exciting new opportunity as the Pre-Admission Testing RN at Omega Hospital, a leading surgical center that continues a two-decade legacy of improving the lives of patients across the gulf south region.

The Pre-Admission Testing Nurse is responsible for patient's admission and pre-operative care; holistic preparation for surgery, considering all needs, including pre-operative education, escorting family members, psychosocial needs, and acting under established protocols, practices, and standing orders.

Job Responsibilities

• Schedules all pre-operative testing appointments 7-14 days prior to surgery and ensures all health information is collected 72 hours prior to surgery.
• Coordinates pre-operative lab work required for individual patients, documenting and reporting pertinent results.
• Performs thorough and accurate continual patient assessment, anticipating potential problems and reporting pertinent assessments to the anesthesiologist, supervisor, and/or surgeon appropriately.
• Documents actions in medical record completely and accurately in a timely manner.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times by following all guidelines set forth by HIPPA.
• Assesses patients to determine if an appointment is needed for specialized evaluations including pre-operative blood testing and/or diagnostic testing.
• Monitors surgery schedule continually, communicating arrivals, cancellations, delays; communicates with reception desk, contacts patients or surgeons who are late.
• Makes post-operative phone calls, assessing patient status and reporting any pertinent information to supervisor and/or anesthesiologist.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Skills and Certifications

• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current Louisiana Registered Nurse Licensure

At Omega Hospital, we believe in taking care of our employees so they can continue to help our patients experience optimal outcomes. For this reason, we offer competitive benefits that include medical and dental insurance; 401k; and paid vacation.