Anesthesia Nurse Case Manager (In-Person) - Penn Dental Medicine
About The Position
The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine is seeking a full-time Nurse Case Manager for its Sedation Center. This center is a multidisciplinary ambulatory surgery center that provides dental care for pediatric patients, adults with dental anxiety, and patients with special healthcare needs. The Nurse Case Manager will collaborate with the anesthesia team and clinicians from various departments, acting as a vital link between patients, dentists, and the anesthesia team to ensure patients are well-prepared for procedures and receive adequate post-operative support. This role is integral to advancing Penn Dental Medicine's missions in clinical excellence, education, research, and community engagement, and will contribute to developing innovative patient-centered care models.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license or eligibility for licensure.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience caring for medically complex adult patients with varied intellectual and physical disabilities and/or pediatric patients.
- Strong understanding of anesthesia risk assessment, comorbidity management, and the pre-surgical medical consultation processes.
- Familiarity with electronic health records, such as, Axium EHR and X-Chart anesthesia charting software.
- Experience with Pyxis MedStation (or comparable automated dispensing cabinet) auditing of controlled substance medications, discrepancy resolution, and medication ordering coordination.
- Familiarity with surgical/perioperative supply inventory systems and reordering processes.
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-operative medical record review, patient/caregiver teledentistry interviews, including health history review, medication reconciliation, and surgical risk screening.
- Record findings in the medical health record and provide weekly synopses of patient history to the Sedation Center Director.
- Provide written and verbal patient/caregiver education on pre-operative instructions (fasting, medication holds, anesthesia prep, etc.) and post-operative care.
- Perform post-operative follow-up calls to monitor recovery, identify potential complications, and triage concerns.
- Review labs, diagnostics, and medical consultation documentation prior to surgery, identifying missing and/or abnormal results.
- Document all conversations with patients/caregivers accurately in the EHR in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Manage and audit BD Pyxis medication station activity, including reviewing discrepancy reports and override logs.
- Coordinate medication ordering with anesthesia.
- Input patient information and medical history into electronic records, such as XChart anesthesia charting software.
- Review charts for completeness and accuracy.
- Monitor medication inventory levels within Pyxis stations and coordinate reordering to maintain adequate stock and prevent expirations.
- Monitor anesthesia supplies inventory levels and coordinate reordering.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to surgical readiness and reducing case-day cancellations.
- Provide and maintain expertise in innovative solutions focused on the responsible stewardship of Penn Dental Medicine and its community experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with TIAA and Vanguard.
- Substantial time away from work for relaxation, vacation, personal affairs, and illness recovery.
- Long-Term Care Insurance.
- Wellness and Work-life Resources.
- Professional and Personal Development resources.
- Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural, and recreational activities.
- Discounts on arts, entertainment, transportation, and mortgages.
- Flexible work options.
- Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan).
- Adoption Assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
