Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse - Pre-Admissions - Hospital

Job Description

Description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse / Pre-Admissions to join our team!

Job Summary

The Pre-Admission nurse will phone patients prior surgery to obtain a thorough and comprehensive medical history from them, give pre-op instructions, initiate pre-op teaching and clarify the patient’s understanding of the procedure, intended anesthetic approach, expected outcomes and personal responsibilities. They must work in concert with the Scheduling Clerk for optimum utilization of the O.R. schedule, suites, personnel and equipment. They must be alert for potential problems encountered during the interview and handle them appropriately. They will at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with patients, colleagues, and supervisors.

Benefits

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include :

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Schedules
• Collaborative and Supportive Work Environment

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

Duties And Responsibilities

Title : R.N. or LPN Pre-Admission :

schedule and prepare for calls. Specific items you should watch for :

has scheduled.

supplies and medications for postoperative care.

time of interview. If time has changed, recall patient and give the new time. Place a

check mark and initial below the new time to indicate that the patient has been

notified.

Fill in every blank on the Pre-Admit Form!

name seems to be abbreviated or a nick-name, ask for full name.

using at the time.

afternoon.

at home or work, call the surgeon’s office and request they check their files for

another number, an emergency number or other contact person. Call this number to

see if they can assist you in reaching the patient.

in Scheduling Program on the computer.

significant others, and co-workers.

thereby being effective in the process of patient teaching.

patient care in all aspects of scheduling process.

and their families.

wherever necessary undertake to change behavior or seek further guidance.

attendance and leave record.

facility.

the process of resolving mutual problems.

with other.

institution.

About Mountain View

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION :

Education / Certification : : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a Registered Nurse or LPN in the state of Idaho. Current BLS required.

Experience : Background in medical / surgical nursing required.

Equipment / Technology : Computer experience required.

Language / Communication : Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Good phone skills.

Mathematical Skills : General high school math.

Mental Capabilities : Can frequently and consistently make sound judgments.

Interpersonal : See under job description.

Performance : Can work well under pressure and meet multiple and competing deadlines.