Pre Admission Testing

Description

Founded in 1991, IBJI is the largest orthopedic group practice in Illinois. With more than 150 physicians in every orthopedic specialty, IBJI offers care for adults and children from some of the most accomplished and respected orthopedists in the country. Serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana with over 100 locations, IBJI makes it easy to access care. Our headquarters is in Park Ridge, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Our clinical services include advanced MRI imaging, pain management, non-surgical and surgical treatment plans, rheumatology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wellness, and sports and sports training. Ortho Access walk-in clinics provide same day care for orthopedic injuries. Comprehensive care offered all in one place enables physicians, therapists and staff to work closely together, so that patients and families achieve better outcomes. Collaborative care is also more efficient. In many cases, IBJI services are substantially less expensive than those provided by large healthcare systems and emergency rooms. 

Job Description:

Shift Type: 4 days per week, 10 hours per week - Variable day off (No weekends)

Responsible for conducting assessments on all patients and making arrangements for medical evaluation and or testing as applicable prior to patients scheduled procedure/surgery. This position is responsible for ensuring that the patient receives education on how to prepare for and what to expect on the day of their procedure/surgery. Responsible for ensuring the medical record is complete and prepared with all of the appropriate documentation, including any lab work. 

As a representative of this facility, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct effect on the center's image and perceptions of quality service. Interaction with patients, physicians, referral sources, guest, visitors, volunteer workers, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork that is congruent with the center's standards and guidelines to promote positive relations. 

Responsibilities

• Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations
• Treats patients respectfully, in a calm and courteous manner at all times.
• Conducts Perioperative phone screening of pre-operative surgical patients. Provides arrival times, and pre-operative instructions to patients.
• Contact by way of telephone, all patients prior to surgery to assess medical and medication history , review for appropriate labs, x-ray, EKG orders to determine when these are to be completed and provide pre-admission teaching.
• Conducts a thorough assessment, documents findings, and communicates pertinent information to the appropriate medical and clinical personnel.
• Provides the patient and or legal guardian comprehensive instructions on how to prepare for the procedure/surgery, including but not limited to any required pre-op testing, NPO guidelines, arrival times, what to bring day of procedure/surgery, and the need for a family member to be present and have ride available the day of procedure/surgery.
• Adheres to the pre-admission assessment and screening policy and identifies patients that require further review and approval by the anesthesiologist/surgeon prior to the day of surgery.
• Ensures the medical record is complete with all appropriate test results and required documents, e.g. nursing assessment, H&P, orders, etc. prior to the patient’s arrival.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree from a two year college or university preferred. 

Certifications/Licensure

• Current RN license preferred.

Experience

• Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing preferred. 
• Two (2) years related experience and or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Prior working experience with electronic medical records (EMR) software preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Computer efficiency, and willingness to learn multiple new programs.

Technical Skills

• Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office preferred.
• The job requires computer skills. Must be adept at using various applications including database, spreadsheet, communication by e-mail and use of specialty software.

Soft Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) and present information to patients, families, co-workers, etc.
• Must be able to work variable hours and be flexible to meet the needs of the center’s daily surgery schedule.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to function effectively in stressful situations.
• Ability to follow direction and willingness to be trained and learn.
• Ability to work with all disciplines in the facility in a professional manner.
• Must display good judgement, initiative, and resourcefulness.
• Ability to set priorities
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Understanding and commitment to the mission, values, and philosophy of the organization. 

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Duties and responsibilities, experience, qualifications, skills, supervisory relationship, physical/mental demands, and environmental/ working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.