Surgery Partners
Surgical Pre-Admissions Specialist
Surgery Partners, Columbia, Missouri, United States, 65201
Job Summary: As the Surgical Pre-Admissions Specialist, you will provide excellent patient care to individuals related to their upcoming surgical procedures in a fast paced, multi-surgeon, high-volume facility. Our team works hard to support one another, and we are looking for an amazing nurse who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.
Job Requirements:
Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri Current BLS Certification Six months experience in Pre-Op/PACU and/or surgery specialty clinic preferred Required skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent communication skills both via telephone and in person Possess strong computer skills and experience with health care applications Ability to work in a self-directed environment and prioritize with little supervision Ability to independently solve problems in a positive, results-oriented manner Ability to apply organizational skills to facilitate a smooth flow of workload Telephone voice/speech pattern is articulate and has a pleasant tone Demonstrates professionalism and ability to work as a part of a team Demonstrates high quality customer service to patients, families, physicians, and co-workers Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and maintains good working relationships Job Relationships:
Reports directly to the Director of Nursing Works directly with the surgeon clinics, pre-op nurses, and anesthesia. Works cooperatively with team members from each department within the center as needed. Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, stand, reach, and stoop as needed. Ability to sit for long periods of time. Ability to hear and understand. Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Responsibilities:
Practice appropriate telephone and patient triage skills, being aware of the need to balance quality care with efficient use of time and resources. Perform verbal assessment with patient prior to admission – in person or via telephone, communicating information to appropriate team members. Perform patient teaching/education including NPO, arrival time, and other preoperative surgical instructions including day of surgery and postoperative schedule/plan of care. Assess, collaborate, and coordinate patient’s discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team. Instruct patients in self-care techniques following the procedure including participation in follow up calls. Respond to telephone inquiries regarding expressed needs of the caller. Obtains pre-operative medical clearances and all required diagnostic tests from outside labs/physicians’ offices. Builds patient charts prior to surgery; ensures that all required medical clearances and test results are filed in the medical record. Evaluate and document histories and assess risk factors that may interfere with administration of anesthesia or delay surgical procedure. Promptly alert anesthesia team of results of labs, physical assessment, or special needs of individual with medical problems prior to the date of surgery. Perform EKGs and blood draws if/as indicated. Communicate special physician’s orders and ensure patient charting is completed in an accurate, concise, and timely manner. Implement safe, competent, and efficient patient care within policies, procedures, and standards. Set priorities adapting to changing patient situations in response to data indicating urgent and/or emergent risk to patient; initiating action to reduce or mitigate risk. Incorporates discharge/home care planning into the plan of care on an ongoing basis. Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and employee information. Assists in maintaining an atmosphere of cooperation and professionalism within the center. Assists with maintaining a clean, safe and orderly environment within the center. Participates in in-services and staff meetings within the department and maintains professional competency. Performs other duties and additional clerical work as needed. Benefits:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account with an employer contribution Life Insurance PTO 401(k) retirement plan with a company match And more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Job Requirements:
Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri Current BLS Certification Six months experience in Pre-Op/PACU and/or surgery specialty clinic preferred Required skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent communication skills both via telephone and in person Possess strong computer skills and experience with health care applications Ability to work in a self-directed environment and prioritize with little supervision Ability to independently solve problems in a positive, results-oriented manner Ability to apply organizational skills to facilitate a smooth flow of workload Telephone voice/speech pattern is articulate and has a pleasant tone Demonstrates professionalism and ability to work as a part of a team Demonstrates high quality customer service to patients, families, physicians, and co-workers Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and maintains good working relationships Job Relationships:
Reports directly to the Director of Nursing Works directly with the surgeon clinics, pre-op nurses, and anesthesia. Works cooperatively with team members from each department within the center as needed. Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, stand, reach, and stoop as needed. Ability to sit for long periods of time. Ability to hear and understand. Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Responsibilities:
Practice appropriate telephone and patient triage skills, being aware of the need to balance quality care with efficient use of time and resources. Perform verbal assessment with patient prior to admission – in person or via telephone, communicating information to appropriate team members. Perform patient teaching/education including NPO, arrival time, and other preoperative surgical instructions including day of surgery and postoperative schedule/plan of care. Assess, collaborate, and coordinate patient’s discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team. Instruct patients in self-care techniques following the procedure including participation in follow up calls. Respond to telephone inquiries regarding expressed needs of the caller. Obtains pre-operative medical clearances and all required diagnostic tests from outside labs/physicians’ offices. Builds patient charts prior to surgery; ensures that all required medical clearances and test results are filed in the medical record. Evaluate and document histories and assess risk factors that may interfere with administration of anesthesia or delay surgical procedure. Promptly alert anesthesia team of results of labs, physical assessment, or special needs of individual with medical problems prior to the date of surgery. Perform EKGs and blood draws if/as indicated. Communicate special physician’s orders and ensure patient charting is completed in an accurate, concise, and timely manner. Implement safe, competent, and efficient patient care within policies, procedures, and standards. Set priorities adapting to changing patient situations in response to data indicating urgent and/or emergent risk to patient; initiating action to reduce or mitigate risk. Incorporates discharge/home care planning into the plan of care on an ongoing basis. Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and employee information. Assists in maintaining an atmosphere of cooperation and professionalism within the center. Assists with maintaining a clean, safe and orderly environment within the center. Participates in in-services and staff meetings within the department and maintains professional competency. Performs other duties and additional clerical work as needed. Benefits:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account with an employer contribution Life Insurance PTO 401(k) retirement plan with a company match And more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.