RN, Per Diem - Preop Evaluation and Planning Center

Company: ExperiencedRN
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 19, 2020

Job Description:

ResponsibilitiesThe staff RN is a professional caregiver who provides pre-operative evaluation and medical screening of patients having anesthesia for a surgery or procedure, by reviewing and evaluating internal and external medical and other relevant documents, and conducting a pre-operative phone interview (or on-site clinical review) of the patient.--The RN is responsible for maintaining efficient patient flow, clinical assessment, planning, initiating medical interventions and diagnostic work-ups, and communicating with patient/family/physician regarding any medical issues that may hinder or prevent surgery/treatment plans. The RN will utilize problem solving, systems planning and patient care management skills in a high volume work environment, and will complete approximately 1 or more patient charts an hour.This role will participate in lectures/in-services dealing with topics concerning management of patient care. The PEPC RN supports the department's philosophy and objectives, and will also carry out all other duties as assigned.Qualifications-------------- Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with a BSN or MSN. Current and valid California RN license required. Current BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.-------------- 3-5 years experience in an acute hospital setting/Interventional/OR area-------------- 2 years ICU or Med/Surg experience-------------- 2 continuous years of Pediatric clinical care experience within the last five years-------------- Ability to complete a Nursing History and Physical via phone interview/video interview/in person-------------- Ability to simultaneously complete-- nursing documentation electronically in multiple applications, while delivering excellent patient care in real time in person, over the phone, or through video technology-------------- Ability to effectively apply anesthesia screening protocols to optimize the patient for surgery-------------- Knowledge base to provide education to patients, families, and other staff regarding clinical and patient care issues-------------- Ability to implement interventions that are pertinent to goals established in the plan of care-------------- Ability to evaluate the effective use of interventions toward the attainment of established goals and to recognize the need to reassess or reset goal parameters---------------- Skill in developing a plan of care including setting goals, monitoring and documenting progress using the LEAN methodology---------------- Ability to perform repetitive tasks of computer documentation, patient interviews with the ability to sit for prolonged periods of time---------------- Ability to successfully deliver timely and accurate patient care in a work environment that utilizes operations-management tools and techniques to optimize performance (including individual performance expectations, quality assurance based on patient/customer feedback, focus on servicing efficiency, etc)---------------- Ability to effectively utilize skills in the following areas:-- Communication with patients and peers (active listening, empathy, rapport, written and electronic documentation); Education; Problem Solving; Customer service delivery as measured by Patient/Customer Satisfaction feedback;---------------- Ability to effectively function within, and proactively foster, a team-based work structure, based on demonstrated experience in personal adaptability/flexibility, skill development, and leadership---------------- Experience in the creation of educational teaching material for patient care/staff utilization.UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.---- ---- ---- ---- ----

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