Virtual Pre-Admit RN
About The Position
The Virtual Pre-Admit RN provides pre-anesthesia nursing care by telephone to patients referred to the assigned work unit, such as Surgery or Procedures. The role conducts comprehensive pre-operative assessments, reviews patient health histories and diagnostic testing, and helps ensure patients are prepared for anesthesia and surgery. The RN collaborates with physicians, anesthesiologists, and surgical teams to support patient safety, individualized care planning, and the reduction of surgical delays. The position is remote and requires residence in Washington state. The role also includes related support activities such as answering phones, checking patients in and out, and assembling charts. Duties may change with business conditions and objectives, and employees may be asked to perform other duties as needed. Not every listed duty is required in every position, provided primary responsibilities remain consistent with the job description.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Registered Nurse license in Washington, upon hire.
- 1–3 years of experience in pre-anesthesia, perioperative, critical care, or PACU nursing.
- 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 requests, and risk assessments.
- Review electronic medical records and interview patients to conduct initial assessments and complete nursing documentation.
- Complete pre-anesthesia assessments, including reviewing medical history, medications, allergies, and prior anesthesia experiences.
- Review lab 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 findings with anesthesiologists and surgical teams to support individualized care planning.
- Determine whether patients need further evaluation through an optimization process.
- Provide patient education regarding anesthesia, surgical procedures, medication instructions, and NPO guidelines; encourage compliance and provide preventative care measures consistent with health status.
- Assist patients with pre-anesthesia needs.
- Answer phones, check patients in and out, assemble charts, and perform related duties as required.
- Maintain current knowledge of anesthesia guidelines, perioperative standards, and institutional policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
