Pre-Admission Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Surgery Center

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

PER DIEM

Job Description

The Pre-Admission Registered Nurse is responsible for

I. Responsibilities and Duties:

A. Provides total comprehensive care to patients by applying the nursing process in an organized and systematic manner according to the Center’s policy in keeping with patient safety principles.

B. Reviews patient information prior to pre-op phone call, using EMR computer system to obtain patient history.

C. Conducts a patient pre-op phone call before surgery.

D. Objectives of a phone interview are to:

• Verify the correct spelling of the patient’s name and his/her date of birth.
• Ask the patient to state and/or describe his/her procedure and surgeon’s name.
• Obtain detailed patient medical/surgical history including allergies.
• Acquire a list of all medications taken, including dose and times.
• Discuss physician’s orders pertaining to preoperative laboratory tests, studies, or specialist consultation.
• Complete Pre-Operative work lists / assessment questionnaires to assure patients are properly optimized prior to surgery.
• Reinforce that the patient must have an adult > 18 YOA to drive him or her home.
• Obtain the BEST phone number at which to contact the patient.
• Answer any questions the patient may have about the scheduled procedure.

E. Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations.

F. Works collaboratively with Dept, of Anesthesia, Surgeon’s office staff, and other departments to assure patients medical records are complete prior to surgery.

G. Serves as a point of contact for patients regarding the peri operative process.  Provides information as appropriate on instructions, expectations, and directions.

H. Promotes and maintains a safe clean and orderly environment.

II. Computer Systems

• Demonstrates knowledge and the skill understanding and using the Center’s computer system and EMR for documentation, charging list reports and inventory. Participates in training classes as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information in the medical record and assigned computer codes.

  III.      Professionalism

A. Maintains current knowledge of ambulatory post anesthesia / peri-operative nursing practice.

B. Utilizes opportunities for professional growth by attending continuing education programs.

• Attends seminars and meetings relevant to PACU / Ambulatory Surgery as requested by the Center.
• Maintains and ensures dress code and decorum.
• Promotes good image of Center to patients, physicians, vendors, and community.
• Demonstrates professional behavior by being technically competent, skilled, and responsive to the Center's customers in a compassionate, efficient, and effective manner.
• Maintains competencies identified by the Center including but not limited to mandatory education, equipment, and skill competency review lists. Makes self-knowledgeable as to the contents of the Center's Policy and Procedure Manual.

C. Maintains confidentiality of all information and the medical record and assigned computer codes.

D. Actively communicates and supports the Organization's Mission, Values, Ethics, Philosophy, Objectives, and Policies and Procedures. Demonstrates an understanding of how the success of the surgery center is linked to the success or failure of the customer process.

E. Demonstrates safe habits in the workplace with a concern for the safety of patients, families, and staff. Maintains current knowledge of the Center's Emergency Preparedness protocols and procedures. Applies OSHA standards. F. Provides a summary of pre / post-op instructions to patients

G. Identifies strategies to increase competency of team members.

IV: Qualifications

A. Valid and current New Jersey State Nursing License required.

B. Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

C, Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

D. Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.

E. Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking, and priority settings skills.

F. Maintains annual competencies; and

G. Functional knowledge of:

• Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail); and
• Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment/EMR system.

PER DIEM Rate: $55.00 / hour


Pay Range: $43.61 - $54.52 Hourly



The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families.  Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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