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Prescreening RN

Centennial Surgery Center

Lebanon, TN
2 days ago

Job Description

Join Centennial Surgery Center as a Prescreening RN, where you will be responsible for assessing patients' health needs before surgery. This role emphasizes patient care and requires a compassionate approach to ensure a seamless pre-operative experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contact operative patients for pre-operative assessment
  • Assess physical and psychological health status of patients requiring surgical intervention
  • Perform preoperative patient phone calls to conduct preadmission assessments and provide appropriate pre-operative instructions
  • Coordinate with surgery center scheduler to facilitate and complete charts for procedures
  • Consult with Physician/CRNA on patient assessment concerns and schedule preoperative evaluations as necessary
  • Report test abnormalities and pertinent information to the medical staff

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a PACU or ICU setting; preferably in an ambulatory surgery center
  • Active RN license as required by state of employment
  • Valid BCLS Certification upon employment (online certification not acceptable)
  • ACLS required
  • PALS as required by facility

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay optionsDental and vision benefitsLife and disability coverageFlexible spending accounts401(k) Plan with a 100% matchEducation assistanceTime Away From Work Program (paid time off, family leave)Employee Health Assistance Fund