Registered Nurse (RN) Pre-Anesthesia Testing

Memorial Home Services; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health is seeking a Pre-Anesthesia Testing Registered Nurse (RN) to perform preoperative evaluations and coordinate care to prepare patients for surgery. The role emphasizes risk assessment, collaboration with anesthesia providers, and ensuring medical optimization for procedures.

You will review records, perform preop assessments, and support perioperative teams while adhering to safety and quality standards. BLS/CPR certification is required, and Illinois RN licensure is essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed as RN in Illinois.
• Current BLS/CPR certification per policy.
• Must be able to position and transfer an average adult patient and withstand prolonged standing.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and conduct pre-anesthesia risk assessments.
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers and the perioperative team to optimize patient care.
• Coordinate care to ensure patients are medically ready for procedures.

Skills

Preoperative assessment

Care coordination

Patient positioning

Education

RN licensure in Illinois

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

The Pre-Anesthesia Testing Registered Nurse (RN) plays a vital role in preparing patients for surgery through comprehensive preoperative evaluation and coordination of care. The RN is responsible for reviewing medical records, conducting pre-anesthesia risk assessments, and collaborating closely with anesthesia providers and the interdisciplinary perioperative team to ensure patients are medically optimized for their procedures.

Embodies the Memorial Health Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Stewardship that support our mission and vision.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Licensed as RN in State of Illinois.
• Current BLS/CPR certification per policy.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.
• Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.