Virtual Pre-Admit RN
About The Position
The Virtual Pre-Admit RN conducts pre-operative and pre-anesthesia assessments by telephone for patients referred to the assigned work unit. The role reviews medical records, interviews patients, evaluates medical histories and test results, documents nursing assessments, and helps ensure patients are prepared for anesthesia and surgery. The RN collaborates with anesthesiologists, physicians, surgical teams, and other healthcare team members to identify risks, address urgent needs, support individualized care planning, and reduce surgical delays. The position also provides patient education and related administrative and support services, including answering phones, checking patients in and out, and assembling charts. This is a remote position, and the employee must reside in Washington state.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Registered Nurse licensure in Washington state, required upon hire.
- 1–3 years of experience in pre-anesthesia, perioperative care, critical care, or PACU, required upon hire.
- Must reside in Washington state.
Responsibilities
- Provide pre-anesthesia nursing care by telephone within the scope of RN licensure.
- Identify and clarify physician orders before pre-anesthesia appointments and submit requests such as pacer orders, anticoagulation review, or risk assessments.
- Review electronic medical records, interview patients, conduct initial assessments, and complete nursing documentation.
- Assess medical history, medications, allergies, and prior anesthesia experiences.
- Review laboratory results, diagnostic imaging, and consult notes to identify potential surgical or anesthesia risks.
- Triage patients, communicate urgent needs to providers, and refer urgent or emergent situations to the appropriate physician or clinical management.
- Communicate assessment findings with anesthesiologists and surgical teams to support individualized care planning.
- Determine whether patients need further evaluation through an optimization process.
- Maintain current knowledge of anesthesia guidelines, perioperative standards, and institutional policies.
- Educate patients about anesthesia, surgical procedures, medication instructions, NPO guidelines, and preventative care measures; encourage compliance.
- Assist patients with pre-anesthesia needs.
- Perform related support duties as needed, including answering phones, checking patients in and out, and assembling charts.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
