Nurse Practitioner Job at Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, Langhorne, PA

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  • Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic
  • Langhorne, PA

Job Description

St. Mary Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to work 1 day/week (8 - 4:30 PM) as a PRN for Pre-admission testing. All patients who will receive anesthesia must be screened to determine if they can tolerate it. Most work will be telephonic unless patient is high risk or has a complicated medical history, then patient will be brought in for a physical examination. NP will review medications and medical history in preparation for upcoming procedures. Various procedures: Cardiac Catheterization, Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Orthopedic surgeries, etc. NP will educate patient on upcoming procedure and order appropriate testing if necessary (EKG, bloodwork, etc.)

Job Description Summary

A Certified Nurse Practitioner who prepares adult and pediatric patients for their admission and surgical experience. This includes their medical and anesthesia history, physical assessment, and the planning/evaluation of patient needs to facilitate efficient pre-operative care.

Posting Job Description

· Performs history and physical examinations for adult and pediatric patients within scope of practice.

· Discusses previous anesthesia history and options for current anesthesia plan of care. Documents ASA status.

· Provides patient teaching for patient/family regarding the perioperative experience. Modifies approach based on age, background, and development status.

· Orders laboratory, diagnostic tests, and medications utilizing the protocols developed by the Department of Anesthesia.

· Consults with anesthesiologists when deviation from protocol is indicated.

· Communicates significant abnormal findings and problems to the physician and/or anesthesiologist.

· Review chart for patient optimization and completeness prior to surgery.

· Serve as a resource to nurse navigators for clinical decision making.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Medical Group includes 400+ providers in over 20 specialties who provide care in 50+ locations and within all Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Region hospitals. THMA Medical Group providers strive to improve the health of our communities by providing high quality care to our patients, families, and communities.

Job Tags

Relief, 1 day per week,

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