Registered Nurse (RN) Pre-Anesthesia Testing

Springfield Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Memorial Health is hiring a Pre-Anesthesia Testing RN to prepare patients for surgery through comprehensive preoperative evaluation and coordination of care.

You will review medical records, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate with anesthesia providers and the perioperative team to optimize patients for procedures, while upholding Memorial Health values of Safety and Quality.

Qualifications

• Licensed as RN in Illinois with current BLS/CPR certification.
• Ability to position and transfer adult patients; long periods of standing.
• Capable of IV insertion and IM injections; work with perioperative team.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and perform pre-anesthesia risk assessments.
• Coordinate with anesthesia providers and perioperative team.
• Prepare patients for surgery and ensure medical optimization.

Skills

Patient transfer

IV insertion

IM injections

Coordination of care

Education

RN licensure in Illinois

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Focused on the Future of Care We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.

Position Type

On-site

Job Description Summary

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.

Job Description

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.

Pay Transparency

$35.92 - $57.47. Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role.

Benefits

Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options.

• paid time off
• 401(k) match
• health/ dental/ vision insurance options

All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/

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