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Pre-Anesthesia Testing RN
Overview
As a Pre-Anesthesia Testing RN, you’ll develop and lead multi-faceted web-based strategies for some of the most recognized names in the world. You’ll be the face of our software solutions, analytics and digital capabilities — able to explain the complex in simple ways to your colleagues and clients. And you’ll come up with innovative approaches that change the way companies and candidates connect.
Success Profile
What makes a successful Pre-Anesthesia Testing RNat our location? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Compassion
- Emotional Stability
- Adaptability
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Culture
Our mission is to treat each and every one of our patients, and their families, as if they were our own family member. Each patient, each family, each and every time.
- Working with compassion and respect for others and each other, supporting our communities and advocating for our patients
- Acting with integrity and the highest ethical standards – always
- Delivering results through accountability and transparency
- Embracing inclusiveness for all people in our workplace and in the communities we serve
Career Path
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Nurse Manager leads to Job Title 2
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Clinical Director (CNO) leads to Job Title 3 or Job Title 4
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Administrator (CEO) leads to Job Title 5
Benefits
Providing a comprehensive benefits package is paramount, as we not only take care of our communities but also foster an environment of support for one another.
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Work/Life Balance
Most of our ASC's offer daytime schedules, with no weekends and nights, and no call. (Schedules vary at our surgical centers.)
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Learning and Education
Employees have access to thousands of free online courses to further their education at their own schedule.
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Leadership and Executive Development
Whether a clinician is interested in advancing to a leadership position or a business office staff member aspires to be a hospital CFO, various programs are available.
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Coaching and Mentorship
We are committed to devoting energy and attention to grow our team members and create a lasting impact on our care. By coaching, challenging and further developing our best and brightest team members, we foster an environment to build long-term sustainable growth for our organization.
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Military and Veterans Support
Our values of working efficiently and uniting for a higher purpose align well with those of our military and veteran community. We would love to assist you with skill and experience equivalency mapping to ease your transition into a successful civilian career.
Responsibilities
New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics, located at: 8300 Constitution Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
No Weekends! No Call! Paid Holidays!
Plans, coordinates, and oversees care for patients of any age in Pre Anesthesia Testing department.
Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Center.
Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to other team members.
May have additional responsibilities as designated by the manager, which include, but are not limited to, serving on committees, participating in quality improvement audits, and projects.
Required Skills:
a) Opens the Preadmission office, signs on to the computer and prints out next two days’ worth of surgery schedules.
b) Verify patient charts are complete. Looks for missing charts and obtains necessary labs, EKG, chest x-ray, doctor office notes, or cardiac clearance.
c) Interview patients as they arrive at the surgery center. Provides emotional support and explains all procedures.
d) Obtain complete medical history using preadmission questionnaire. Obtain necessary releases for needed records and HIPPA regulations.
e) Review and give patient pre-op instructions placing initialed copy in patient’s chart.
f) Consult with anesthesiologist in charge regarding abnormal labs, EKG, or any questionable patient condition affecting clearance for surgery.
g) Telephone and interview patients not seen in person.
h) Maintain patient logs.
i) Ensure completed patient charts for next day are in locked cabinet in pre-op.
j) Leave memos communicating necessary information to pre-op staff and next day’s pre-admit staff.
k) Cross trains in related areas.
Required Experience:
Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Currently licensed in the state. BLS and ACLS required.
One year experience required intra-operative setting.
Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.
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