RN - Registered Nurse - Pre-Admission Testing - Anesthesia Pre-Surgery

Geisinger Medical Center•Danville, PA

3d•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

Through patient interactions and chart investigation, the PAT RN ensures 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.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:
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
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger.
Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.
We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.