Other Nurse Practitioner at Logan Health Medical Center summary:
The Pre-anesthesia Clinic Nurse Practitioner plays a critical role in the optimization of patient health prior to surgical procedures. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive patient assessments, performing pre-operative evaluations, ordering diagnostic tests, and developing individualized treatment plans while collaborating effectively with the healthcare team. This position requires a minimum of two years of experience and is situated in a stunning environment near Glacier National Park, focusing on delivering exceptional patient care.
Seeking Pre-anesthesia Clinic NPNurse Practitioners in our pre-anesthesia clinic play a vital role in optimizing patient health before surgery. Their primary duties include:
• Comprehensive Patient Assessments: Conducting thorough medical histories, performing physical examinations, and identifying potential risks associated with surgery or procedure and anesthesia.
• Pre-operative Evaluations: Assessing patients overall health status, including cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological systems.
• Diagnostic Testing: Ordering and interpreting relevant diagnostic tests, such as blood work, EKGs, and imaging studies.
• Risk Stratification: Categorizing patients based on their surgical or procedural anesthesia risks to ensure appropriate pre-operative management.
• Healthcare Efficacy: Working efficiently, timely, and safely so patients have their surgery or procedure in a timely manner and improve their health, well-being, and satisfaction.
• Treatment Planning: Developing individualized pre-operative plans, which may include medication adjustments, consultations with other specialists, and patient education.
• Patient Education: Providing clear and concise information to patients and their families regarding surgical and procedural anesthesia options.
• Collaboration: Working closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, registered nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Minimum two (2) years experience preferred
Situated at the edge of Glacier National Park, Logan Health offers an opportunity like none other against the backdrop of one of the most beautiful places in the world. Enjoy world-class amenities alongside pristine nature, all while delivering much needed care to the people of Montana. We are dedicated to investing in our staff and committed to providing you with the tools you need to care for our communities. Logan Health has a collection of services and specialists who are committed to excellence in education, treatment, and care of our patients.
Advancing Medicine. Enhancing Care.
For more information please contact: Jen Skinner Provider Recruitment
Keywords:
nurse practitioner, pre-anesthesia, patient assessments, surgical evaluations, healthcare collaboration, medical history, risk stratification, diagnostic testing, treatment planning, patient education
