Facility: OrthoIndy Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
Department: Care Management - Pre-Admission Testing (PAT)
Shift Details: Full-time days, Monday-Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, includes full benefits!

At OrthoIndy, everything we do is about creating a caring, connected and committed workforce that directly improves the quality of life for our employees and customers.

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OrthoIndy has received national recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence in complex total joint (hip and knee) replacement surgery and spinal surgery and we continue to be one of the most highly respected and trusted orthopedic practices in the Midwest. We provide leading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from multiple OrthoIndy locations throughout Central Indiana, staying true to our mission and our patients. 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.

Great people are the backbone to great care and patient satisfaction. In return, we’ll have your back—offering our employees a supportive team environment, great benefits, a true work/life balance, and the opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for our patients. Join TEAM OI.

General Statement of Duties:

The Registered Nurse Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) establishes a friendly, efficient, preoperative process for patients having surgery at OrthoIndy Hospital facilities. The PAT RN coordinates and evaluates preoperative screening for assigned patients in a timely fashion by performing physician ordered pre-surgery testing on-site (EKG, lab draws, etc.). The PAT RN also completes health assessments on patients, RISK tools for OSA, cardiac, VTE, nutrition, case management, pre-Covid screening, education on blood clots, hydration, infection prevention, etc.). The PAT RNs are cross-trained to cover the PASS (Pre-Admission Surgery Screening) clinic when needed by calling patients prior to surgery to review medications, pre-surgery instructions, etc.

Essential Duties:

• Monitors and assesses patient condition and reports any unusual symptoms, occurrences or discrepancies to appropriate Physicians and manager.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Obtains complete medical history and retrieves records as indicated. Responsible for daily review of requests, faxes, and completed clearances.
  
• 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 from a nationally accredited nursing program
• 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.