Registered Nurse (RN), Outpatient Pre-Anesthesia Testing
Position Summary
Outpatient RN – Pre-Anesthesia Testing Clinic
** NO WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS/CALL **
Full Time Day Shift, Monday – Friday
Schedule options: 8:00am-4:30pm (five 8s), or 6:00am-4:30pm (four 10s)
The Pre-Anesthesia Clinic Outpatient 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.
The registered nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to SMH Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act.
A Registered Nurse at Springfield Memorial Hospital means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The SMH environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions.
Recruiter:
Sandy Dunn, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Dunn.Sandy@mhsil.com
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Experience
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
- Licensed as RN in State of Illinois.
- Current BLS/CPR certification per policy.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience; perioperative or pre-admission testing experience strongly preferred.
- Strong clinical judgment, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in using electronic health records and clinical information systems.
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.
- ACLS within three months of hire.