Pre-Admission Testing; PAT POP RN, Fulltime

CT, United States

Stamford Health is hiring a Pre-Admission Testing (PAT POP) RN for the Tully Health Center location!

This is a full-time 37.5-hour day shift position Monday through Friday position!

As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:

• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

Responsibilities:

This position oversees the coordination of preadmission and preassessment activities for surgical/ procedural patients. Conducts remote telephone and inpatient assessments at POP visit to ensure patient readiness prior to their date of surgery. Collaborates with Hospitalists, Nurse Practitioner Anesthesia, Surgeon’s office, primary care physicians, other physician consultants and ancillary services.

• The RN will complete a patient intake either over the phone and/or at POP visits.
• The RN will service patients having surgery at both the Tully Center and Main campus
• The RN will verify and review with the patient their medical / surgical history, including medication reconciliation, MDRO risk and other screenings as indicated to ensure patient readiness prior to surgery.
• The RN Verifies patient information by using established patient identifiers.
• The RN confirms surgery/ procedure, date and location of procedure. The RN reports any identified clinical issues to the Surgeons office and scheduling department as indicated.
• The RN will provide pre-operative instruction to all patients to include medication instructions, NPO status, bathing requirements, date and location of surgery.
• POP Patients:
  The RN shall work in tandem with Physicians, NP’s and Patient Care Tech’s (PCT) in preparation and completion of physical exam during visit, including obtaining vital signs, height, weight and specimens/testing ordered by the Physician/NP.
• Provides relevant documentation in a timely manner to the PAT/POP Coordinator to help ensure the patient’s surgical chart in the EHR is complete prior to surgery.
• Practices and adheres to Stamford Health’s “Code of Conduct” philosophy, Standards for Service Excellence and organizational values of Teamwork, Integrity, compassion, Respect and Accountability.
• Professional Governance boards and activities at the unit, service line, and organizational level
• Quality improvement initiatives, nursing research and innovation, and/or evidence-based practice projects
• It is the obligation of Professional Nurses to be involved in governance to enhance nursing practice, drive excellence and innovation, and improve outcomes.
• Completes required continuous training and education.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Valid license as Registered Nurse in CT

BLS Certification

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar position.

Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.

Previous experience with adult and pediatric clinical assessments preferred.

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital;
Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.

Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded…