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  JOB TITLE: PAT Registered Nurse DEPARTMENT:  Pre-Op/ PACU REPORTS TO:   Charge Nurse FLSA STATUS:  Non-Exempt This position is part-time, 20 hours/week. There are never any evenings, weekend, or call!   POSITION SUMMARY Demonstrates quality patient service during interactions with patients, coworkers, and vendors: Exhibits a positive attitude and is flexible in accepting work assignments and priorities Meets attendance and tardiness expectations Is dependable; follows policies and procedures Maintains professionalism in interactions with patients and coworkers.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintain a computer database for tracking surgical patients. • Receive appropriate communication from surgery schedulers to schedule each patient for surgery. • Obtain and review all pre-admission testing for the surgical patient. • Conduct a phone assessment of each surgical patient to obtain medical and medication history. • Communicate with primary care physicians, cardiologists, oncologists, etc. to obtain necessary information for appropriate medical evaluation preoperatively. • Communicate directly with the anesthesia staff and surgeons to ensure all questions regarding pre-operative patients are answered prior to surgery to ensure a smooth schedule. • Evaluate patients for allergies and set up allergy testing when appropriate. • Other duties as assigned. JOB QUALIFICATIONS To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. COMPETENCIES To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following: REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Communicates in an open and concise manner. Exhibits good verbal (one-to-one and one-to-group) communication skills. Identifies and resolves communication barriers (involving self/others). Writes effective business communications. Conducts effective meetings. Participates effectively in meetings. Communicates effectively at all levels of the organization. INNOVATION Develops creative ideas and innovative approaches to improve things such as teamwork, patient care, work processes, or productivity. DECISION MAKING Plans and organizes own work. Recognizes when a system or process is not producing the desired results. Determines the cause of problems before taking action. Gathers relevant information when necessary. Systematically generates and evaluates alternatives and solutions before making a decision. Thinks in a logical, disciplined manner. Manages time efficiently. Manages multiple assignments simultaneously. INTERPERSONAL AND TEAM Facilitates communication. Solicits constructive and critical feedback for self-development. Develop relationships that establish a sense of openness, concern, confidence, and trust. Gains cooperation and action from team members. Modifies style to be appropriate for each situation. Solicits and listens actively to the opinions and suggestions of others. Confronts problems and resolves conflict. INITIATIVE Takes responsibility for personal actions. Achieves results on time and within budget. Develops work skills to enrich current job and/or accept additional responsibilities. Takes appropriate action as problems or opportunities arise. Recognizes and acts upon opportunities for continuous improvement. Volunteers to help others when a need is identified. Responds to requests, suggestions, and leadership from manage