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Afternoon Pre Anesthesia Testing Rn Jobs in Massachusetts

Heywood Hospital

RN, Pre Admission Testing

Gardner, MA · On-site

$39.58 - $78.93/hr

Pre-admission testing RN works closely with perioperative staff, surgeons, proceduralists and anesthesia providers to ensure patient readiness for their scheduled procedures. Essential Functions

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Heywood Hospital

RN, Pre Admission Testing

Gardner, MA · On-site

$39.58 - $78.93/hr

Pre-admission testing RN works closely with perioperative staff, surgeons, proceduralists and anesthesia providers to ensure patient readiness for their scheduled procedures. Responsibilities ...

National Staffing Solutions

CRNA

Boston, MA · On-site

ASAP • Administer anesthesia for surgical and procedural cases • Perform pre-anesthesia ... Active, unrestricted RN and APRN licenses in the practicing state • Current BLS and ACLS ...

National Staffing Solutions

CRNA

Boston, MA · On-site

ASAP • Administer anesthesia for surgical and procedural cases • Perform pre-anesthesia ... Active, unrestricted RN and APRN licenses in the practicing state • Current BLS and ACLS ...

National Staffing Solutions

CRNA

Boston, MA · On-site

ASAP • Administer anesthesia for surgical and procedural cases • Perform pre-anesthesia ... Active, unrestricted RN and APRN licenses in the practicing state • Current BLS and ACLS ...

Inspire Medical

CRNA

Boston, MA · On-site

Administer anesthesia for surgical and procedural cases Perform pre-anesthesia assessments and post ... Full-scope CRNA practice depending on site Cases may vary by location but are primarily bread-and ...

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What is the difference between Afternoon Pre Anesthesia Testing Rn vs Preoperative Nurse?

AspectAfternoon Pre Anesthesia Testing RnPreoperative Nurse
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN), certification in perioperative or anesthesia-related areas often preferredRegistered Nurse (RN), with perioperative or surgical nursing certification beneficial
Work EnvironmentOutpatient clinics, pre-surgical testing centers, hospitals during afternoon shiftsHospitals, surgical centers, outpatient clinics, covering preoperative care throughout the day
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, outpatient surgical facilities, anesthesia clinicsHospitals, surgical units, outpatient surgical centers

Both roles involve preoperative patient assessments, education, and preparation. The Afternoon Pre Anesthesia Testing Rn typically works in outpatient testing centers during afternoon hours, focusing on anesthesia readiness. The Preoperative Nurse has a broader scope, working across various settings and times, managing overall pre-surgical care. While their responsibilities overlap, the main difference lies in work hours and specific focus areas within preoperative care.

What does an Afternoon Pre Anesthesia Testing RN do?

An Afternoon Pre Anesthesia Testing RN assesses patients prior to surgery, reviewing medical histories, performing physical exams, and conducting tests such as blood work or EKGs to ensure patient readiness. They prepare patients for anesthesia, provide education, and coordinate with surgical teams to facilitate safe procedures. This role typically requires certification as a registered nurse and strong knowledge of perioperative care.

What is an Afternoon Pre Anesthesia Testing RN?

An Afternoon Pre Anesthesia Testing RN is a registered nurse who conducts preoperative assessments for patients scheduled for surgery later in the day. They evaluate medical histories, perform tests, and ensure patients are prepared for anesthesia, often working in outpatient or hospital settings during afternoon shifts. Certification in perioperative nursing or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) may be required.

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RN, Pre Admission Testing

Heywood Hospital

Gardner, MA • On-site

$39.58 - $78.93/hr

Per diem

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Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description

You Matter Here!
 
Heywood Healthcare values our employees! We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generous earned time off. Come work where you will matter! 

Hours: Per Diem, 8 Hour Day Shift

$39.58 - $78.93

Disclaimer:

We are committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices. The salary range for this position reflects our good-faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. We regularly review our compensation structures to ensure fairness and consistency across our organization. 

Job Summary:

Primary role of a pre-admission testing Register Nurse (RN) is to evaluate patients prior to their arrival to perioperative services, which includes, but is not limited to: completing and documenting a thorough nursing assessment, history and physical as applicable, initiate pertinent patient teaching, initiate and evaluate pertinent diagnostic tests and notify physicians/providers as necessary. Pre-admission testing RN works closely with perioperative staff, surgeons, proceduralists and anesthesia providers to ensure patient readiness for their scheduled procedures.


Essential Functions
 
  • Provides patient care based on standards of care, standards of practice, protocols, and established policies and procedures.
  • Respects each patient as an individual; provides care that fosters the patient’s sense of dignity and positive self-regard.
  • Provides patient/family teaching based on identified learning needs, readiness to learn, and barriers to learning.
  • Collaboratively plans and prepares patient/family for discharge incorporating support systems/resources as necessary.
  • Appropriately delegates and supervises nursing interventions performed by others
  • Appropriately prioritizes patient care (e.g. seeks assistance as needed from appropriate resources, reassigns personnel as necessary, recognizes need for emergency intervention, etc.).
  • Provides thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of all pertinent data, therapeutic interventions and patient responses according to established standards.
  • Provides timely and thorough report on assigned patients to other health care team members to ensure integration of services and continuity of patient care.
  • Promotes learning for colleagues and self (e.g. functions as preceptor, instructor, trainer, attends professional development programs, etc.).
  • Proactively identifies risk to patient safety and identifies opportunities to reduce medical/health care errors (i.e. appropriate reporting of errors/incidents).
  • Identifies ethical issues in care and develops plan to address.
  • Assesses patient pain level as necessary, depending upon diagnosis utilizing the numerical pain scale
  • Obtains supporting information and completes required documentation related to medication reconciliation in the electronic record.
  • Collaborates with surgeon, proceduralist, radiologist, anesthesiologist, cardiologist, primary care physician, etc to assure patients’ wellbeing and appropriate plan for perioperative period.
  • Assures pertinent diagnostic tests (e.g. labs, EKG, xray, etc) are obtained. Communicates abnormal values effectively to medical providers as necessary.
  • Identifies patients correctly by checking patient identification bands and consent forms as well as verifying operative procedure and site.
  • Demonstrates competency in providing infection prevention, pre-anesthesia and post-operative care education to patients, family or health care proxy as applicable.
  • Seeks out learning opportunities, practice recommendations and updates relevant to perioperative care.
  • Exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers. Provides compassionate patient centered care at all times.
  • Demonstrates competency in accurate and thorough documentation of pre-admission nursing assessment, history, physical (as applicable) and pre-anesthesia screening.
  • Maintains all competencies and certifications required for this position
Statement of Other Duties
 
This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.
 
Functional Demands
 
Physical Requirements
 
Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands), and feels (perceiving attributes of items such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of fingertips). Occasionally stoops (bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist), and kneels (bending the legs at knee to come to rest on knee or knees).
 
Organizational Expectations
 
Behavioral Attributes
 
The following behavioral attributes are required: achievement motivation, flexibility, concern for order, initiative, self-confidence, self control, customer service orientation, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork and information seeking.

Job Requirements
 
Minimum Education
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum Work Experience
  • Qualified candidates must have minimum 3 years of experience within Perioperative Services.
Minimum Licenses and Certifications
  • [Massachusetts, United States] Registered Nurses 
    Current MA license and CPR certification required.
Required Skills
  • Must be self-directed; must be able to manage time efficiently; must demonstrate mature professional behaviors, (i.e. tact, empathy and diplomacy); must be willing to work/cross train to other areas within perioperative services if needed.

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