RN, Pre-Surgery Assessment, Northside Gwinnett

Overview:

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

 

Pre-Surgery Assessment (PSA) is a non-patient-facing department that operates in a call center environment. Registered Nurses (RNs) conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessment calls, which typically last one hour or longer. Responsibilities include gathering and reviewing patient medical histories, completing nursing assessments, and developing individualized care plans. These plans may include laboratory testing and diagnostics, or the need for a Pre-Surgical Anesthesia Evaluation (PSAE). All required in-person testing and evaluations are completed through the separate Pre-Surgery Clinic department.  

  

The PSA department operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. RNs typically work four 10-hour shifts per week, with no evening, night, weekend, or on-call requirements. Key qualifications include strong clinical assessment skills, proficiency with computer systems, and the ability to effectively conduct patient assessments over the phone. Additionally, a strong understanding of medications and their clinical implications is needed, as this knowledge is critical to effectively educating patients and delivering clear pre-operative instructions. 

 

Responsibilities:

The Registered Professional Nurse at Northside Hospital independently plans and provides professional nursing care to patients in accordance with physician orders and established guidelines, and in accordance with the scope of practice as defined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
2. Licensed as a RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.
3. Must hold Certified in American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED:

1. BSN degree
2. Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
3. Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications in specific units.
4. Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.

Work Hours:: 0730-1800 Weekend Requirements:: No On-Call Requirements:: No