RN - PAAC

RN - PAAC at Carle Health summary :

The RN - PAAC is responsible for ensuring pre-anesthesia requirements are completed for surgical patients, acting as an advocate and providing education throughout the pre-surgical process. The role involves coordination with various healthcare providers, verification of medical clearances, medication review, and patient readiness for surgery. Additionally, the RN supports quality improvement initiatives and mentors other staff and healthcare students.

Overview

The RN 1 - Pre / Op Center is responsible for ensuring that all pre-anesthesia requirements are fulfilled for each surgical patient. Acts as an advocate to assist patients / families / caregivers throughout the pre-surgical process. Applies the nursing process through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's pre-anesthesia clearance / preparedness. Provides education and support to the surgical patient respective to their current health state / plan of care.

Qualifications

Certifications : , Education : Certificate of Completion, Work Experience : Nursing

Responsibilities

Resource to ensure that the pre-anesthesia requirements are completedProvides support and direction to surgery schedulers, patient access, surgeon's office, and OR schedulersServes as a liaison with the surgeon's office, PCP, DHC, ASC, ODSC, and ORMaintains knowledge of all tests, medications, and possible contraindications associated with anesthesiaMonitors and updates the surgical clearance workqueCompletion of the Pre-Op checklist >

/ = 48 hours prior to surgery date (excluding emergent / add-on cases)Assists Nursing Supervisor / coordinator in the development of departmental standing orders.Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.Works with Pre-op providers in obtaining additional test / forms, pre-autho's, medication teaching, informing pts of lab / test results, assisting with ordering additional tests as deemed by provider for surgical clearance, ordering medications as deemed by providersPerforms ROS, medication reconciliation, reviews health history and surgical history on all patients having surgery with anesthesia sedation for the providers prior to the HP,this is done either on phone or in person Performs the Pre-Day calls to patients having surgery at ODSC( includes surgery report time, review of medications to take in AM following anesthesia policy and answer any questions) Completes the VTE score if needed at Pre-Day call Reinforces diet / bowel preps with patients at Pre-Day call Ensure the patient is ready for surgery by checking HP completed, labs / testing reviewed and VTE score completed within 3 days prior to surgery

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information : .

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $30.39per hour - $52.27per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit

Keywords :

pre-anesthesia, surgical patient care, nursing process, medication reconciliation, patient education, surgical clearance, health assessment, pre-op preparation, clinical support, patient advocacy