Pre-Anesthesia Screening RN

CGH Medical Center

3d•$34 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Anesthesia Testing (PAT) nurse provides preoperative care to patients who are preparing for surgery. The PAT nurse focuses on the preparation for surgery with the patient/family, and the preparation for discharge to home or other extended facilities. This position works closely with the Anesthesia staff in coordinating patient care.

Requirements

Registered Nursing in State of Illinois.
Required to obtain certification through ABPANC or other related/approved certification within 3 years of position hire date if not already certified.
BLS required within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment at CGH.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in direct patient care of ASU and/or PACU patients strongly preferred.
Previous experience as a supervisor in management is preferred or strong background in project management strongly preferred.
Skilled in use of electronic medical record preferred.
Ability to write reports and proposals utilizing effective written communication preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaboratively work with the surgical providers for the patient plan of care for outpatient and inpatients.
Coordinate and collaborate with multiple disciplines to assure best practice and best patient outcome with pre-surgery/pre-anesthesia care.
Schedule patient visits, pre-operative and post-operative phone calls.
Provide consistent patient and family education during pre-surgical visit.
Secure H&Ps, labs, and preop testing from surgeons & proceduralists offices.
Obtain initial vital signs for review by the anesthesiologist, and other clinical duties as assigned.
Complete documentation to avoid delays on day of surgery.
Assure compliance with the Joint Commission, CMS, and other regulatory standards regarding Preoperative care of the surgical patient, including policy and procedures, monitoring of compliance, and action plan completion.
Assist in ASU and PACU during high acuity times.