Anesthesia Nurse Specialist Job
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Description: Cleveland Clinic is employing Anesthesia Nurse Specialist Job right now, this occupation will be settled in Ohio. More details about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Anesthesia Nurse Specialist
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Hospital: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus & Family Health Centers Facility: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION (MAIN CAMPUS) Department: GENERAL ANESTHESIOLOGY Job Code: F99980 Pay Grade: 12 Schedule: Part Time less than 40 hours Shift: Days Hours: 9am-5pm Job Details: Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager of the PACE Clinic and the general supervision of the Medical Director, participates as a member of the health care team in providing overall patient care and management of adult (non-cardiac) surgical patients. Job Responsibilities: Using comprehensive assessment skills the nurse coordinates, analyzes and centralizes preoperative information and present this clinical data to the Staff Anesthesiologist. This information is obtained from a variety of sources, including: patient interview, patient history and physical (performed by surgical team, IMPACT Center), verification and validation of HealthQuest data and review of patients past surgical history and experiences with anesthesia. Recognizes common medical problems (well versus poorly controlled) and when to seek assistance for further evaluation. Uses algorithms for preoperative management of patients with: Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Cardiovascular Disease, Aortic Stenosis, Carotid Disease, Cardiac Stent Management, Pulmonary Hypertension, COPD, Acute Pain, Elevated Liver Function Test, Alcohol Abuse, Chronic Pain. Determines patients current functional capacity. Identifies specific anesthetic issues (difficult intubation, malignant hyperthermia, latex allergy, Jehovah Witness, pseudo-cholinesterase deficiency, etc.). Determines when laboratory data are abnormal and when to consult staff. Uses knowledge to determine and instruct patient on which medications need to be taken or held prior to surgery, as well as which medications need to be taken on the day of surgery. Identifies medications likely to adversely interact with anesthetic agents. Discusses various anesthetic options and addresses patient questions and concerns. Documents findings in a concise and logical manner in Epic progress notes. Facilitates patient care during emergencies. Provides perioperative health education to patients and their families. Evaluates learning needs and abilities of patients and their families, adapting educational information to meet these needs. Participates in the development of powerpoint presentations and patient education handouts. Acts as a patient advocate and liaison between patient and members of the health care team. Communicates and directs patient concerns to the physician and/or the appropriate resource. Participates in finalizing preoperative data and documentation for any patient evaluated in PACE Clinic that has outstanding testing or medical optimization issues prior to proceeding to surge
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