FT - PreOp Assessment Nurse - Ambulatory

****EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO LAUNCH A BRAND-NEW AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER****

ABOUT US

The Inova Oakville Ambulatory Surgery Center is in the final stages of construction, located in the Potomac Yards area of Alexandria. This will be a state-of-the-art facility in a brand new Inova medical campus slated to open in mid-2024.

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We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to be responsible for the communication process with the patient prior to arrival at the surgery center.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Monday-Friday
• Day shift only, no nights, weekends, call, or holidays
• 5X8 (0800-1430)

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Contact patients prior to surgery for initial assessment of patient needs
• Complete pre-op phone assessment to include but is not limited to:
  • Verification of surgery date, time, expected arrival time, and procedure
  • Health history of the Surgical Patient
  • NPO instructions as per anesthesia pre-op orders
  • Any individualized instructions pertinent to patient’s surgery or history
• Consult with Medical Director/Chief of Anesthesia on any special needs depending on health history
• Notify patient and surgeon/PCP of any pre-op lab or EKG needs
• Coordinate with surgeon’s office and patient’s PCP to obtain necessary lab results before admission
• Acquire current History and Physical from PCP/surgeon prior to admission
• Continuously monitor the schedule for any changes on a daily basis
• Communicate any patient special needs (blood sugar, disabilities, anxiety) to the Charge Nurse and/or PreOp/PACU Nurse Managers
• Provide the pre-op phone assessment sheets to the Reception/Admission Specialist for the next days' patient records
• Coordinate with Anesthesia and Pre-op/PACU Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse the pre-admission needs of patients
• Assist patients with any questions which may arise during the pre-admission period

EXPERIENCE YOU'LL NEED:

• Current licensure in Virginia as a Registered Nurse, previous experience in PreOp/PACU preferred
• Current BLS certification
• Familiarity with current outpatient surgical trends
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good telephone techniques
• Basic Computer skills
• Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program - up to $10,000!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life & Disability Coverage
• Healthcare and Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• Generous PTO and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement