Registered Nurse RN - Surgery Preadmissions

Communicates with patients prior to scheduled surgery to ensure that required patient education and clinical assessment are accomplished.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts an in-depth interview with patient to ensure full understanding of the surgical procedure, required preparation, and all other relevant information.


• Reviews patients medical history and medications, assesses health status, and identifies any medical anomalies that may impact planned surgery.


• Initiates consultation with other physicians and/or orders additional pre-operative testing, as needed.


• Provides counsel to patient or patients representative regarding timing, transportation before and after surgery, and planning for in-patient stay as needed.

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