Virtual Pre-Admit RN
About The Position
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Requirements
- Must reside in Washington
- Associate Of Nursing
- 1-3 years Pre-anesthesia Perioperative, Critical Care, or PACU, upon hire
- Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments, collect patient health histories, review diagnostic testing, and ensure patients are fully prepared for anesthesia and surgery.
- Collaborate with physicians, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare team members to optimize patient safety, reduce surgical delays, and promote high-quality care.
- Perform related support activities such as answering phones, checking patients in and out, and assembling charts.
- Manage recurring tasks with strong initiative.
- Build collaborative relationships across clinic facilities.
- Maintain knowledge and skills through ongoing education.
- Provides pre-anesthesia nursing care by telephone, within scope of RN licensure, to patients referred to the assigned work unit (e.g. Surgery/Procedures).
- Prior to pre-anes appointment, identifies/clarifies physician’s orders and submits for requests (e.g. Pacer orders/Anti-Coag/Risk Assessment).
- Reviews electronic medical records (EMR) and interviews patients to make an initial assessment and completes appropriate nursing documentation.
- Complete pre-anesthesia assessments, including but not limited to a review of medical history, medications, allergies, and prior anesthesia experiences.
- Review lab results, diagnostic imaging, and consult notes to identify potential surgical or anesthesia risks.
- Triages patients and communicates urgent patient needs to the provider.
- Determines if a patient needs further evaluation through an optimization process.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of anesthesia guidelines, perioperative standards, and institutional policies.
- Provides patient education and encourages patients’ compliance and provides preventative care measures congruent with health status.
- Provide patient education regarding anesthesia, surgical procedures, medication instructions, and NPO (nothing by mouth) guidelines.
- Assists patients with respect to any pre-anes needs.
- Performs related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
