Registered Nurse II - Outpatient-OSD Pre Anesthesia-FT
Job Description
Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 60.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Shift: Days
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Location: Yuma Regional Medical Ctr
Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.
Min = $36.30
Mid = $47.19
Max = $58.08
Summary:
The Pre-admission testing nurses work in hospitals and prepare patients for surgery. As a Pre-admission testing nurse or PAT nurse, your duties include overseeing intake, during which you perform an initial physical assessment and interview the patient to obtain their medical history, thus optimizing them for anesthesia administration. You also perform any tests the surgeon has ordered, such as an EKG, and you may be expected to draw blood for lab work. PAT nurses are often among the first people patients deal with as they prepare to have surgery, so you are expected to help them understand the process, answer any questions they might have, and discuss their post-surgical care plan with them.
Responsibilities:
Conducts thorough assessments of patients scheduled for surgical or invasive procedures, requiring anesthesia, to evaluate their physical and emotional readiness.
Reviews patients' medical histories, including pre-existing conditions, allergies, medications, and previous surgeries, to identify potential risks or complications.
Coordinates and perform diagnostic tests such as blood work, ECGs, X-rays, and other assessments as required to ensure patients are medically fit for their procedures, utilizing the Perioperative Testing Guidelines.
Assesses and documents patients' current medications, including dosage and frequency, and make recommendations for any necessary adjustments or changes in consultation with physicians.
Provides patients and their families with detailed information about the upcoming procedure, including what to expect, preoperative instructions, and potential risks.
Works closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient.
Maintains accurate and comprehensive patient records, including preoperative assessments, test results, and communication with the healthcare team.
Adheres to strict infection control protocols and ensure that patients are screened for contagious illnesses to minimize the risk of surgical site infections.
Monitors and addresses any safety concerns related to the patient's condition, such as allergies, fall risk, or other vulnerabilities.
Other Duties as assigned.
Credentials:
Essential:
* ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS)
* BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
* PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS)
* REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
Education:
Essential:
* ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
Other information:
Education and Credentials Essential:
AZ RN License
BLS (AHA)
Associates Degree or higher
Experience Required: 1+ years related experience
Experience Preferred: Experience with EPIC Electronic Health Record or similar electronic record systems.
Why Yuma Regional Medical Center?
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is located in Yuma, AZ. Our purpose is building a healthier tomorrow. We strive by putting patients first as they are the center of every decision and action we take. YRMC is rooted in the community by living and breathing the dynamic nature of our region. Being committed to progress by constantly and consistently advancing healthcare, creating meaningful experiences and improving the lives of everyone around us.
Our Values
Bring Kindness | Achieve Together | Aspire For Better | Do The Right Thing | Lead With Optimism |
About Yuma, AZ
Named by the Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth with winters averaging temperatures of 70 degrees, sunny days and cooler nights.
Yuma, Arizona is a place to explore the great outdoors with hiking, jet skiing, boating and off-roading. Don’t forget to soak up the sun at the great Colorado River or one of Yuma’s many lakes.
Yuma is centrally located in Southwest Arizona, within a short drive to many popular attractions and destinations.
Bring your skills to one of the sunniest places on earth - Yuma, AZ!
Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.
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