Riverview Health

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Riverview Health  •  Noblesville, IN / Westfield, IN (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Coordinates and completes preoperative assessments for patients prior to surgery. Responsibilities include reviewing medical history, performing or verifying required tests (labs, EKGs, imaging), ensuring patient readiness, providing pre-surgical instructions, and communicating with providers to reduce surgical risks and prevent delays or cancellations.

Job Responsibilities

  • Prepare patient for surgery or procedure. Ensure the patient chart is initiated, complete the patient assessment, confirm the procedure and/or surgical site, initiate patient IV, perform ordered labs, dispense ordered preop medications and fully document all information and care provided.
  • Provide instructions to patient and support persons as to what to expect throughout the surgery process.
  • Coordinate patient care needs with other disciplines to ensure continuity of care.
  • Monitor patient recovery from anesthesia and medical procedures. Regularly monitor and record patient vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration rate.
  • Constantly assess patient for adverse reactions to the anesthesia and respond appropriately.
  • Educate each patient on the potential for reactions or side effects of anesthesia. Provide post-procedure discharge instructions to the patient and authorized patient representative that include physical, psychological, social, safety and educational and needs of the patient.
  • Provide orientation and training of new employees as assigned.
  • Function as testing personnel under CLIA1988 regulations as they relate to point of care testing as required.
  • Assist with the financial management of the designated area(s) by monitoring supply usage and waste.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

  • Minimum: Associate Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing
  • Preferred: Bachelor's Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum: Two (2) years previous ambulatory surgery, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), critical care and/or strong medical/surgical nursing experience
  • Preferred: Five (5) or more years of above experience with Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) or Certified Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN).

License/Certification Requirements

  • Registered Nurse valid to practice in the state of Indiana by date of hire or transfer to the position.
  • Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course Certification
Riverview Health

About Riverview Health

Riverview Health is comprised of a full-service, 156-bed hospital in Noblesville, a 16-bed hospital in Westfield, as well as freestanding combined ER and urgent care facilities. Also included are more than 25 primary, immediate and specialty-care facilities in Hamilton County.

Riverview Health provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in more than 35 healthcare specialties and has been frequently recognized for its clinical and service excellence, including being named America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery by Healthgrades and earning the Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience award. For more information on Riverview Health, visit riverview.org.Together, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in more than 35 healthcare specialties—and have been frequently recognized for our clinical and service excellence.

A wide range of services is provided at our main campus—located at 395 Westfield Rd. in Noblesville—including comprehensive care in heart & vascular, orthopedics, advanced emergency services and a vast array of women's health services.

As one of the largest employers in Hamilton County, Riverview Health employs more than 1,400 employees, thereby having a significant impact on the local economy. Riverview Health is owned by the county and does not receive tax dollars for operating expenses.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Noblesville, IN
Year Founded
1909
Website
riverview.org
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