FT - PreOp Assessment Nurse - Ambulatory, Inova Surgery Center, Alexandria, VA
Inova Surgery Center -
Alexandria, VA,
US
FT - PreOp Assessment Nurse - Ambulatory
Date Posted: 2024-06-01
Job description
****EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO LAUNCH A BRAND-NEW AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER****
ABOUT US
The Inova Oakville Ambulatory Surgery Center is in the final stages of construction, located in the Potomac Yards area of Alexandria. This will be a state-of-the-art facility in a brand new Inova medical campus slated to open in mid-2024.
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We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to be responsible for the communication process with the patient prior to arrival at the surgery center.
WORK SCHEDULE:
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
EXPERIENCE YOU'LL NEED:
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
ABOUT US
The Inova Oakville Ambulatory Surgery Center is in the final stages of construction, located in the Potomac Yards area of Alexandria. This will be a state-of-the-art facility in a brand new Inova medical campus slated to open in mid-2024.
Click to learn more!
We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to be responsible for the communication process with the patient prior to arrival at the surgery center.
WORK SCHEDULE:
- Monday-Friday
- Day shift only, no nights, weekends, call, or holidays
- 5X8 (0800-1430)
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:
- Current licensure in Virginia as a Registered Nurse, previous experience in PreOp/PACU preferred
- Current BLS certification
- Familiarity with current outpatient surgical trends
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Good telephone techniques
- Basic Computer skills
- Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program - up to $10,000!
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Life & Disability Coverage
- Healthcare and Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- Generous PTO and Holiday Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement