***Pre-Surgical Assessment

Employment Type

• Part time
• Shift:
• Day
• Shift
• Description: Job Summary / Purpose Prepares and evaluates outpatient charts preoperatively. Responsible and accountable for the complete review and preparation of surgical patient charts via phone, fax and multiple electronic medical record systems (EMR). Essential Key Job Responsibilities Prepares and evaluates outpatient charts preoperatively in an efficient and caring manner, ensuring facilitation of patient readiness for the day of surgery. Conduct pre-surgical work-ups by calling patients and/or reviewing charts of outpatients to ensure completeness, as indicated in
• Nursing
• Guidelines: Pre-operative Admission Requirements. Communicate effectively and appropriately with staff, patients, families, physicians and other health team members. Complies with OSHA/TJC and other regulatory agency recommendations and guidelines. Utilizes computer, fax and phone to obtain and input appropriate information. Discusses pre-operative instructions with patients and/or their families if completing PSA phone call. Attends mandatory meetings. Participates in departmental Performance Improvement projects. Participates in maintenance of unit resource materials and orientation of new employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education for Staff Job Levels Associates degree in Nursing, or higher Required Licensure and Certifications: RN with license to practice in the state of Iowa PREFERRED Qualifications: knowledge of presurgical preparation and teaching desired Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.