Department/Unit: Pre-Admission Services Work Shift: Staffing Options Program (United States of America) Salary Range: $90,480.00 - $90,480.00 A Pre-Admission Testing Nurse plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient preparation of patients for surgical or invasive procedures. They assess patients' medical histories, perform necessary tests, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure that patients are optimally prepared for their procedures. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and clinical expertise will contribute to the overall quality of care provided to patients. Conduct thorough assessments of patients scheduled for surgical or invasive procedures to evaluate their physical and emotional readiness. Review patients' medical histories, including pre-existing conditions, allergies, medications, and previous surgeries, to identify potential risks or complications. Coordinate diagnostic tests such as blood work, ECGs, X-rays, and other assessments as required to ensure patients are medically fit for their procedures. Assess and document patients' current medications, including dosage and frequency, and make recommendations for any necessary adjustments or changes in consultation with physicians. Provide patients and their families with detailed information about the upcoming procedure, including what to expect, preoperative instructions, and potential risks. Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient. Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records, including preoperative assessments, test results, and communication with the healthcare team. Adhere to strict infection control protocols and ensure that patients are screened for contagious illnesses to minimize the risk of surgical site infections. Monitor and address any safety concerns related to the patient's condition, such as allergies, fall risk, or other vulnerabilities. Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including: · Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers · A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

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