Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
Norfolk, VA

RN - Perioperative Administrative Nurse

Full-Time 601 Children's Lane Inpatient Nursing Days/Evenings 31.4500 Through 47.1600 * ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Performs successful telephone preoperative health history assessments of a pediatric patients using established guidelines/protocols and within the scope of practice. * Efficiently takes an accurate history, including pertinent medical history such as chronic medical conditions, current medication, past hospitalizations and surgeries, and medication allergies. * Provides reassurance and reinforcement of preoperative home care advice to the caller. * Provides appropriate teaching including NPO instructions and arrival times. * Completes necessary follow up as needed per policy. * Follows laws, policies, and regulatory requirements governing healthcare services and practices. * Performs other duties as assigned. * LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS * Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license required. * MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS * Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through the completion of an accredited School of Nursing. * One to two years of clinical experience required. * Medical surgical office or Perioperative setting (Day Surgery, PACU, OR) experience preferred. * Pediatric experience preferred. * Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice. * Knowledge of telephone-based clinical assessment techniques. * Ability to effectively gather and exchange information in both oral and written communications to coordinate services and multiple schedules based on surgical block time and guidelines. * Proficient computer and data entry skills required. * Ability to utilize scheduling software (e.g. Cerner) and maintain updated schedules. * Superior time management and organization skills. * Basic computer knowledge, comfortable with different programs, private home office with adequate cable modem/broadband access required. * Ability to work flexible shifts. * Submission and approval of Telecommuting request form required for designated telecommuting departments. * WORKING CONDITIONS * Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like. Will consider tele-commute option. * PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Click here to view physical requirements.