Registered Nurse PreadmissionTesting

Riverview Health · Westfield, IN · Today

HealthcareFull-time

Reviews medical history
Performs or verifies required tests (labs, EKGs, imaging)
Ensures patient readiness
Provides pre-surgical instructions
Communicates with providers to reduce surgical risks and prevent delays or cancellations

Prepares patient for surgery or procedure
Initiates patient chart and completes patient assessment
Confirms procedure and surgical site
Initiates patient IV
Performs ordered labs
Dispenses ordered preop medications
Documents all information and care provided
Provides instructions to patient and support persons
Covers patient care needs with other disciplines
Maintains constant assessment of patient for adverse reactions to anesthesia
Responds appropriately to adverse reactions to anesthesia
Educates patients on potential reactions or side effects of anesthesia
Provides post-procedure discharge instructions
Provides orientation and training of new employees as assigned
Functions as testing personnel under CLIA1988 regulations as they relate to point of care testing as required
Affords assistance with financial management of designated areas by monitoring supply usage and waste

Minimum: Associate Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing
Minimum: Two (2) years previous ambulatory surgery, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), critical care and/or strong medical/surgical nursing experience
Preferred: Five (5) or more years of above experience with Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) or Certified Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN)

Registered Nurse valid to practice in the state of Indiana by date of hire or transfer to the position
Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course Certification

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