Role & seniority: Part-time RN Pre-Admit Testing Specialist (RN); potential path to full-time based on business need.

Location & work type: 2750 S. River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018; 16-20 hours/week with possibility to grow to FT; no travel required.

Stack/tools: EKG testing; phlebotomy for lab draws; perioperative patient planning; EMR/electronic health records; basic Microsoft Office; HIPAA-compliant documentation; BLS required, ACLS preferred, CAPA preferred.

Top 3 responsibilities

Conduct intake and initial physical assessment; collect and organize patient data; develop individualized perioperative plan of care.
Communicate with patients and families; assess biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and educational status; educate on perioperative expectations and self-care.
Act as liaison among physicians, surgeons, anesthesia, and surgical team; ensure safe medication administration and thorough, timely documentation; discharge planning involvement.

Must-have skills

RN license and state requirements; BLS; strong verbal/written communication; excellent organization and attention to detail.
Critical thinking, problem-solving, acute interpersonal skills; patient-centered approach; calm under pressure.
Experience with electronic health records; basic computer skills; HIPAA compliance.

Nice-to-haves

ACLS; CAPA certification; BSN preferred; 2+ years perioperative services experience.
Compensation: Starting range $42.00–$50.0

Full Description

Description

Work Location: 2750 S. River Road Des Plaines, IL. 60018 GENERAL SUMMARY PART TIME POSITION (16-20 hours per week)

Starting range: $42.00-50.00 Possibility for position to grow to full-time in future, this will be based on business need. The ASC Pre-Admit Testing Specialist, RN is responsible for overseeing intake, performing an initial physical assessment, interviewing the patient to obtain medical history, and performing tests ordered by the surgeon such as EKG and drawing blood for lab work. The Pre-Admit Testing Specialist works closely with the surgeon and anesthesia team to ensure the patient is ready for surgery. Requirements ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

Gathers pertinent patient information related to the scheduled case.
Arranges collected data into the appropriate patient record.
Utilizes critical thinking in the assessment of patients.
Responsible for contacting all patients scheduled for surgery to assess their biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and educational status.
Develops an individualized perioperative patient plan of care.
Serves as a liaison between physician offices and the surgical team.
Administers medications safely and correctly.
Assesses the knowledge level of the patient or designated support person. Provides education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain management, wound management, and expected responses to the operative or invasive procedure.
Actively involves the patient or designated support person in decisions affecting his or her perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation process, and discharge planning. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes.
Protects the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy.
Ensures that documentation is completed in a timely and thorough manner, which is able to be read and understood by clinical staff.
Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.
Performs other position related duties as assigned.
Employees shall adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and will comply with and assist in complying with all applicable laws and regulations. This will include and not be limited to following the Solaris Health Code of Conduct and all Solaris Health and Affiliated Practice policies and procedures; maintaining the confidentiality of patients' protected health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); immediately reporting any suspected concerns and/or violations to a supervisor and/or the Compliance Department; and the timely completion the Annual Compliance Training.