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Prescreening RN

Centennial Surgery Center

Nashville, TN
2 days ago

Job Description

Join Centennial Surgery Center as a Prescreening Registered Nurse, where you will assess patients' healthcare needs before surgery, ensuring they receive the best pre-operative care. Your role is vital in coordinating surgical preparations and enhancing the patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contact operative patients for pre-operative assessment
  • Assess the 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, organize, and complete charts for procedures
  • Consult with Physician/CRNA regarding patient assessment concerns and schedules preoperative evaluations
  • Report test abnormalities and other pertinent information to relevant staff as necessary

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% match on 3% to 9% of payEmployee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stockEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support)Paid time off and paid family leaveEmployee Health Assistance FundFree counseling services and resources