PRE ADMISSION TESTING NURSE (SAME DAY)

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DUTIES

Directly accountable for preventing hospital acquired infections related to

hand-hygiene performance of self and staff

Collaborates with OR scheduling to obtain patient information

Obtains pertinent information on initial assessment phone interview

Utilizes information obtained and notifies appropriate departments of pertinent information (i.e.Diabetic, family history of MH,etc.)

Performs venipuncture and 12 lead EKGS as needed

Demonstrates accepted standards of aseptic technique when performing venapuncture / EKGs

Reports critical Lab, Radiology, EKG + ABG values to MD / Anesthesiologist according to policy

Demonstrates a working knowledge of the scheduled procedure

Effectively coordinates scheduled SDS patient care

Collaborates with doctors office's in obtaining pertinent patient medical information

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Assoc . Degree or Diploma Nursing School

BSN degree encouraged

Current NJ Nursing License

BLS - Certified by AHA