RN - Registered Nurse - Anesthesia Pre-Surgery
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. The role involves ensuring a patient's readiness for upcoming surgical or procedural anesthetic, with approximately 70% of the work involving phone calls or chart reviews and 30% spent seeing patients in clinic. This is a full-time position, 40 hours weekly, with day shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Requirements
- Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
- Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
- Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaRN_State of Pennsylvania
- Clinical Skills
- Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organizing
- Teamwork
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)
- Preceptor Skills
Responsibilities
- Through patient interactions and chart investigation, ensure the readiness of a patient for upcoming surgical or procedural anesthetic.
- Advocate for patient preparedness through continuous communications with surgeons, primary care and specialists as needed.
- Completes preparation of the patient according to defined procedure.
- Completes patient assessment for risks for falls.
- Records appropriate information to monitor patients' needs prior to procedure.
- Provides appropriate patient education to patients and caregivers.
- Adheres to requirements mandated by regulatory agencies.
- Assists with orientation, in-service programs and supervision of nursing students, new staff members, and dedicated staff members.
- Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
- Actively participates in patient safety improvement and management program.
- Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
- Promptly reports serious events and incidents in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
