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Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Sherman (12921)

Pre Assessment Nurse-RN

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What they do

A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.

$66,553 / year median in Texas

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

It is the responsibility of the Pre Assessment Nurse to ensure all pre-procedure information is complete and placed in the patient's chart prior to the start of the procedure/surgery. The Nurse is responsible for contacting the Physician for patient orders. The nurse will contact patient regarding their physical and medical history. The Nurse will ensure all consents are authorized and placed in the patients chart.
Required Skills:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Must have a Texas RN license Pre assessment experience preferred EHR experience preferred as well as CAPA Critical Care Experience preferred Ability to recognize, evaluates, solve problems and correct errors. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, hospital staff, physicians, vendors and the public. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness, receptive to change, creativity and innovative. Excellent communication skills Ability to adapt to change quickly, strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient Understands principles of aseptic technique and their implementation Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics Excellent teaching skills Basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology
BENEFITS
Our competitive salary and benefits package includes medical and dental insurance, and much more, 401(k), and an excellent PTO plan.