Rn-pre Admission Testing

Overview: The Registered Nurse prepares patients for surgical procedures, angiograms, myelograms by assessing physical and mental status, arranging for laboratory tests, EKG's, x-rays, etc., providing pre-post procedure education. All abnormal results and risk factors are reported to the appropriate physician. The Registered Nurse also assists with financial prior
- authorization. Responsibilities**:PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)**
- Communicates frequently by phone with patients, physicians and other service areas to schedule appointments, obtain orders and reports, or to report findings.
- Completes required consent forms at the pre-admission appointment when required.
- Documents on appropriate chart forms in a neat, legible manner, utilizing correct abbreviations.
- Obtains history information and assesses the patients for risk factors R/T procedures prior to surgery date.
- Obtains pre-admission testing (PAT) orders from the appropriate physician and arranges for tests, medications, consultations and referrals.
- Orders test for each patient on appropriate requisition.
- Prepares list of patients needing bed pre-op, angiogram, and myelograms for Admitting Officer to take to bed meeting.
- Provides pre and post procedure teaching, appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
- Reviews surgery schedule with Holding Room nurse to address times, reporting locations, problems to be addressed the morning of surgery (i.e.: needed lab draws, consents, directs, etc).
- Reviews test results as assigned and reports results that may impact surgery to the physician.
- Utilizes computer to enter demographic data, medical history information, and physician's orders for each patient.
- Retrieves computerized reports and places them on chart after reviewing them for accuracy and normal values.

Qualifications**:JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements)**

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**

**EDUCATION**
- Associates Nursing Required
- Bachelors Nursing Preferred
- 3 Required
- Licensed Registered Nurse

**STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR**
Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.

**CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE**
Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.

**DISCLAIMER** - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.