Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Admission Testing (PAT)

Facility: OrthoIndy Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
Department: Pre-Admission Testing
Shift Details: PRN, 8 hour weekdays as needed. Minimum commitment for PRN is 3 shifts per 6 week schedule. Benefits include eligibility to join our 401K with generous match after 90 days of service.

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At OrthoIndy, we provide leading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from 12 OrthoIndy locations throughout Central Indiana, staying true to our mission and our patients by offering a full range of procedures and treatment options. We have over 80 physicians in our practice and we continue to be one of the most highly respected and trusted orthopedic practices in the Midwest. OrthoIndy has received national recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence and our philosophy is a physician-owned hospital model where patients experience superior service, safety and patient satisfaction because physicians are involved in every aspect of your care. OrthoIndy is also the official orthopedic provider for the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever and Andretti INDYCAR.

OrthoIndy Hospital Northwest, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, provides outpatient care and inpatient care, with 10 operating rooms, 2 procedure rooms and a 42-bed inpatient unit for patients undergoing more invasive procedures, such as disc replacement, spinal fusion or total hip and knee joint replacement. Other services include an urgent care, clinics, pre-op clinic, imaging and physical therapy.

General Statement of Duties:

The Registered Nurse PAT coordinates and evaluates preoperative screening for assigned patients in a timely fashion. The Registered Nurse established a friendly, efficient, preoperative process for patients having surgery at OrthoIndy Hospital facilities.

Essential Duties:

1. Monitors and assesses patient condition and reports any unusual symptoms, occurrences or discrepancies to appropriate Physicians and manager.
   
2. Provides care safely, with adequate quality, quantity, and timeliness and according to applicable standards. Sets-up, operates and/or monitors the use of various systems, equipment and instrumentation required for the care of patients.
   
3. Collaborates with Physicians to provide results, review complex or unclear medical information and documents all interactions in EMR. Maintains complete communication with Physician and peers regarding requests and scheduled appointments.
   
4. Initiates indicated patient care plans. Ensures plan of care reflects the patient needs. Provides instruction, information, and counseling to patients and their families as needed.
   
5. Obtains complete medical history and retrieves records as indicated. Responsible for daily review of requests, faxes, and completed clearances.
   
6. Responds to telephone inquiries promptly, screens calls, and provides information to patients and staff as needed.

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; with degree from a nationally accredited nursing program at time of graduation.
• Registered Nurse license in the state of Indiana required
• BLS certification required
• 2-4 years of related experience required , 4-6 years preferred

OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.