RN - Registered Nurse - Anesthesia Pre-Surgery PAT

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

Requirements

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
Clinical Skills
Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Organizing
Preceptor Skills
Teamwork

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

The PAT RN provides primary nursing support to the physician and patient to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition.
Provides patient education, promotes an understanding of the condition and adheres with the treatment plan.
The Registered Clinic Nurse, functions in the spirit of teamwork, is accountable for the delivery of care utilizing skills learned in the clinic.
Assists other team members on the unit.
Acts as clinic lead providing oversight of clinic flow and non-provider staff.
Triages patient sick calls to facilitate appropriate treatment plan with providers.
Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides basic medical data base for provider, and prepares patient for examinations.
Oversees chart checks insuring that all patient completed testing is available for provider visit.
Assists providers in procedures as directed by provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Monitor staffing levels to assure appropriate staffing based on clinic needs.
Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
Executes and documents ongoing patient communication.
Provides instruction to ensure patient's understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment instructions.
Inserts, monitors, regulates and discontinues IVs as required by provider.
Administers medications, IV push medications, and topical medications.
Routinely inspects and observes condition and operation of diagnostic equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation and identify need for preventive and corrective maintenance.
May clean, sterilize and prepare instruments, according to established protocols, to ensure required level of asepsis and adequate availability.
Cleans and sets up Procedure rooms between cases, ensures required level of asepsis, availability of appropriate instruments and equipment, and preparation of patient.
Educate staff and patients on all aspects of medication and treatments as appropriate.
Assists in all aspects of day to day clinic activity.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous PTO that accrues quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners