Pre-Op Teaching Nurse / St Mary's Hospital / FT, Day, 72 hours, Bi-Weekly - Full-time / Part-time

Job ID: 224223

Regular/Day

Additional Job Information

Title: Pre-Op Teaching Nurse

City, State: Amsterdam, NY

Location: St Mary's Hospital

Department: Ambulatory Care

Additional Job Details: FT Days, 72 hours, Bi-Weekly

Marketing Statement

St. Mary s Healthcare in Amsterdam, N.Y., part of Ascension, features an award-winning acute care hospital, primary and specialty care centers throughout Fulton and Montgomery counties, more than 30 behavioral health services for persons in Fulton, Montgomery and Hamilton counties, a full continuum of physical rehabilitation services and a 160-bed nursing home. The organization has earned exceptional national rankings for excellence in medicine and has a continuing commitment to provide an exceptional patient experience.

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Pre-Op Teaching Nurse provides direct nursing care related to patient admissions to OR in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates pre-admissions/patient education activities for surgical patients such as pre-surgery instructions and patient financial responsibility in accordance with perioperative policies and procedures.
• Assesses and communicates with surgical patient based on information obtained during the pre-admission interview and from test results.
• Coordinates testing according to physician s orders.
• Communicates unusual or complex problems to appropriate physicians and staff to assure continuity of care.
• Assesses patient; family education and teaching needs. Assesses patient; family readiness/willingness to learn. Teaches self-care management techniques.
• Documents conclusions reached based on assessment data that indicates the potential for or actual human need fulfillment or deficit for the client as person, family or community.
• Initiates and revises the plan of care, as needed, to ensure the needs of the patient are identified, appropriate nursing interventions are implemented and community resources are realized.
• Maintains open channels of communication with personnel in patient care units and ambulatory care sites.

Qualifications

Licenses/Certifications/Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • Advanced Life Support obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Certified BLS Provider obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the New York Department of Education obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

How To Apply

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