RN PreAdmit Testing

Position is full time (40 hours weekly) normally scheduled Mon-Fri

Be a part of our System Preadmission department working at Oro Valley Hospital servicing surgical and procedural patients providing superior customer service. This position will require self-motivation, strong communication skills and critical thinking 

The RN in Pre-admission testing assesses patients pre-operatively by phone obtain health history and risks for anesthesia. Uses strong critical thinking skills to ascertain knowledge base and needs for the surgical patient.  Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills.        

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements                                  

Education:                

Required:  Associates or Diploma in nursing program                                                                                            

Preferred:  Bachelor's degree in nursing                                                

Experience:                

Clinical experience in area of expertise preferred.                                                

Licenses/Certifications:

"Required:

Current Arizona RN license or compact state license

Oro Valley Hospital (OVH) is a 146-bed hospital that also has a freestanding emergency center and large physician group.  With these varied access points, you have your choice of settings in which to work.  Oro Valley Hospital’s culture centers around providing safe, quality care to patients, but also to foster a work environment based on teamwork, commitment to a shared goal and recognizing employees for all they do to care for our patients. Often described as a “family,” the staff at OVH take pride in doing the best they can to care for their community.  OVH is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer:  race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.