PreOp Assessment Nurse - McLean ASC

Job Description

Inova McLean Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking an experienced PreOp Assessment Registered Nurse (RN) to join our exceptional team in a Full-Time capacity. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in a similar role and have worked closely with anesthesia in document review and be available for 5 days/week (5x8).

ABOUT US:

Inova Ambulatory Surgery Center at McLean is a full service ambulatory outpatient facility. We are licensed, Medicare certified, and AAAHC accredited. We provide cost-effective outpatient services using modern, state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and caring environment by highly-skilled, compassionate staff.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Contact patients prior to surgery for initial assessment of patient needs

Complete pre-op phone assessment to include but is not limited to:

Verification of surgery date, time, expected arrival time, and procedure

Health history of the Surgical Patient

NPO instructions as per anesthesia pre-op orders

Any individualized instructions pertinent to patient’s surgery or history

Consult with Medical Director/Chief of Anesthesia on any special needs depending on health history

Notify patient and surgeon/PCP of any pre-op lab or EKG needs

Coordinate with surgeon’s office and patient’s PCP to obtain necessary lab results before admission

Acquire current History and Physical from PCP/surgeon prior to admission

Continuously monitor the schedule for any changes on a daily basis

Communicate any patient special needs (blood sugar, disabilities, anxiety) to the Charge Nurse and/or PreOp/PACU Nurse Managers

Provide the pre-op phone assessment sheets to the Reception/Admission Specialist for the next days' patient records

Coordinate with Anesthesia and Pre-op/PACU Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse the pre-admission needs of patients

Assist patients with any questions which may arise during the pre-admission period

EXPERIENCE YOU'LL NEED:

Minimum of one-year progressive experience as a registered nurse

Experience in preoperative, intra-operative, post-operative, or critical care nursing is preferred

Experience in managing a high volume of phone calls with efficiency and professionalism

Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or possession of an active multi-state Registered Nurse license

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required upon start

Strong assessment skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate effectively with patients and medical staff

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program - up to $10,000!

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life & Disability Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) retirement plan with a company match

Generous PTO and Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Full-time