
Staff RN Full Time - PreAdmission Testing - Mon - Fri, 8am-4:30pm No Weekends!
Job Summary:
This position is 100% Phone Calls
Mon - Fri, 8am-4:30pm No Weekends!
Under the supervision of the Unit Director, the RN performs patient care functions as approved by the State of Maine Board of Nursing and St. Joseph Hospital policies and procedures. The Clinical Leader/Charge Nurse will provide direct supervision for the shift that the RN is assigned to.
- Conduct preadmission telephone assessments with surgical patients to review medical history, current medications, allergies, and preoperative instructions to ensure readiness for surgery.
- Educate patients and caregivers on preoperative preparation requirements, including fasting guidelines, medication management, arrival times, and postoperative expectations while addressing questions or concerns.
- Collaborate with surgeons’ offices, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff to communicate abnormal findings, obtain required documentation, and ensure all pre-surgical testing and clearances are completed prior to the procedure.
Requirements
Education: ASN required, BSN preferred
Experience: 1-3 years previous experience
License(s): Current Maine RN license or compact license
Certifications (s): BLS to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Covenant Health Mission Statement
We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values:
•Compassion
We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
•Integrity
We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
•Collaboration
We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
•Excellence
We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.
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Comp Range:
$33.43 - $46.04Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.
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