Pre-Admission Testing Nurse

Position Overview

CPIhealth is an interventional pain practice with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing empathetic, compassionate, and comprehensive care to individuals experiencing chronic pain. We combine state-of-the-art facilities with advanced technology in a collaborative environment to redefine pain management. We are looking for a skilled Pre-Admission Testing Nurse to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center team in Louisville, KY, where you will prepare patients for surgery through pre-operative assessments, patient communications, and coordination of required testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Practice appropriate telephone and patient triage skills balancing quality care with efficient use of time and resources.
• Perform verbal assessments with patients prior to admission (in-person or via telephone) and communicate relevant information to team members.
• Thoroughly document all call encounters using manual and/or online information systems at the time of the call.
• Communicate arrival time and NPO instructions to patients as prescribed.
• Alert anesthesia of lab results, physical assessments, or special patient needs prior to surgery.
• Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult with other specialists, and adjust nursing care processes to ensure safe patient care.
• Obtain or document initial nursing histories, assess patient conditions, develop individual care plans, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Notify the appropriate physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events requiring direct consultation.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary patient care team to implement and reinforce patient educational needs while addressing any areas of concern for both patients and their families.
• Evaluate patient care outcomes and adjust processes as necessary to ensure optimal care.
• Identify and resolve workplace health and safety issues.
• Utilize aseptic techniques to provide appropriate, direct patient care.
• Comply with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, taking corrective action when needed.
• Orient, instruct, and educate assigned personnel.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Perform any other duties as assigned to support the mission, values, and strategies of CPIhealth.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with successful completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Ability to independently apply skills and job knowledge under supervision.
• Strong organizational, judgment, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Cooperative and professional behavior towards patients, peers, providers, management, and visitors.
• Ability to independently make decisions and solve problems using general rules to produce logical answers.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Licenses & Certifications:
• Current state registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• BLS certified or obtain certification within three months of hire.
• ACLS certified or obtain certification within the first year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous related experience preferred.
• Experience with EMR (NextGen/ECW) preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $27 - $29 per hour, depending on experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
• Basic Life, Accidental Life, and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) with matching