Pre Anesthesia Assessment Nurse

Truman Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Truman Medical Centers is seeking a Pre Anesthesia Assessment Nurse for University Health Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. The role collaborates with anesthesia providers, reviews records, and educates patients to optimize perioperative care.

Ideal candidates are RNs with 1–2 years in a perioperative setting, strong assessment and communication skills, and proficiency with health care software. Full-time on-site position within the Operating Room aligns with hospital resources.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited RN nursing program.
• Current Missouri RN license or eligibility.
• Current BCLS and ACLS (ASC staff BCLS only).
• 1–2 years med/surg or ICU experience.
• Strong communication and nursing assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize care for scheduled surgical patients.
• Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide patient education about surgery and perioperative care.
• Review outside records and optimize patient status for anesthesia.

Skills

RN licensure

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

RN nursing program graduate

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Healthcare applications

Job description

Pre Anesthesia Assessment Nurse 101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location: University Health Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri

Department: Operating Room

Position Type: Full time

Work Schedule: varied

Hours Per Week: 40

The pre anesthesia assessment nurse works with the anesthesia providers to plan, and organize all aspects of care for scheduled surgical patients. The PAT anesthesia protocols allows the nurse to gather the clinical information necessary for the safe and effective administration of anesthesia through a process that is convenient for patients, physicians, and results in efficient surgical throughput. The Pre Anesthesia Nurse must coordinate care through a complex multidisciplinary team of providers both University Health providers and providers outside of the University Health System. This requires the nurse to request, obtain and review outside records that are pertinent to the patient’s care. After a thorough review of systems, chart review, lab and test result review and patient interview the pre anesthesia assessment nurse can initiate remedial action if warranted by the severity of the scheduled surgery and the patient’s condition. The nurse works closely with the Internal Medicine, Cardiology and Pulmonology providers to insure patients are optimized for a safe anesthesia and positive surgical outcome. This process minimizes delays, postponement and surgical cancellations increasing patient satisfaction and OR utilization. The pre anesthesia assessment nurse also provides patient education in how to prepare for surgery, what to expect and what they will physically encounter during their surgical stay and how that may affect their care after surgery. The pre anesthesia assessment nurse provides patient-specific instructions and education (medications, diet, and infection prevention) for the day of surgery.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited RN nursing program
• Current state of Missouri license as a Registered Nurse or eligible for Missouri RN licensure
• Current BCLS and ACLS card (for the ASC staff, only the BCLS is required); must maintain current status 2-3 years’ experience in peri-operative setting
• 1-2 years med/surg or ICU experience
• Demonstrated ability to maintain interactive/interpersonal relationships
• Possess a good working knowledge of nursing theory, practice, and legal aspects of nursing, and techniques, care and use of equipment used in an ambulatory surgery center setting
• Interview/communication skills, nursing assessment skills, critical thinking/problem solving skills, and teaching/counseling skills
• Possess strong computer skills and experience with health care applications, Microsoft and/or Windows applications
• Demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed environment with little supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent telephone communication skills with voice/speech pattern that is articulate and presents a pleasant tone
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks

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