Job Requisition: REQ2942 Employment Type: Part-Time Shift: Days Hours Per Week: 20 hrs/as scheduled Hourly Rate: $35.35-$45.96 Job Summary: Communicates with patients prior to scheduled surgery to ensure that required patient education and clinical assessment are accomplished.Responsibilities: Conducts an in-depth interview with patient to ensure full understanding of the surgical procedure, required preparation, and all other relevant information. Reviews patient s medical history and medications, assesses health status, and identifies any medical anomalies that may impact planned surgery. Initiates consultation with other physicians and/or orders additional pre-operative testing, as needed. Provides counsel to patient or patient s representative regarding timing, transportation before and after surgery, and planning for in-patient stay as needed.Education: High School Diploma/GED required Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Licensure / Certification / Registration: Required Credential(s): BLS Provider obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Registered Nurse credentialed from the New York Board of Nursing. Complexity of Work: Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English
