Description
Surgical Services - Admissions Nurse (FT)
# 2101727
Job Summary:
The Admitting Nurse is a Registered Nurse whose primary responsibility is to coordinate all pre-admissions to the hospital and assist with hospital admissions as needed. This position acts as a liaison between patient and physician and interviews patients prior to surgery. Assists in obtaining lab, EKG and radiology studies prior to procedure and ensures accurate completion of admission paperwork to include thorough medical history and medication assessment with patient education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivery of clinical practice utilizing standards of practice and in accordance with the hospital's mission & vision.
- Ability to work under limited supervision and to follow written and oral instructions.
- Knowledge of biopsychosocial and spiritual aspects of human behavior ranging from infancy to geriatrics.
- Ability to demonstrate effective communications skills, empathy, and unconditional positive regard toward all patients and co-workers.
- Compliance with organizational requirements, including policies, procedures and regulations specific to the unit.
- Mechanism must be provided for contact of employee (i.e. telephone, emergency contact).
- Flexibility in schedule in order to meet the needs of the patients, community and staff.
- Participates in performance improvement to improve patient outcomes.
- Demonstrates professional behavior with a positive outlook during peak periods of activity and other stressful situations.
- Knowledge and implementation of standardized PPE regarding the prevention / transmission of infectious disease / isolation processes.
- Consistently monitors and implements core measures as appropriate.
- Maintains licensure, required certification and all education requirements prior to due date.
- Other duties as assigned.
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