Piedmont Healthcare Inc.
Location
Fayetteville, Georgia
Perform pre-anesthesia screening assessments and evaluate patients to ensure they are optimized for planned anesthetics. Develop care plans to minimize complications and collaborate with anesthesiologists on testing protocols.
Requires a Master's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited PA program with National Board Certification, or a nursing license with NP approval in Georgia. National certification is mandatory for both paths.
Overview Piedmont Healthcare is recruiting for a Preadmission Testing Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team at our Piedmont Augusta. Our preadmission testing position work Monday through Friday 08:00 – 16:30/ 09:30-18:00 schedule offering a consistent and flexible lifestyle.
In this role you will: · Perform Pre-Anesthesia Screening assessments to determine if a patient is optimized for planned anesthetic. · Examine, evaluate, and treat patients with serious medical conditions, illness or injuries. · Assigns ASA Physical Status Score. · Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations and record data in patient’s medical record to include airway assessments, Mallampati score, heart and lung sounds. · Evaluate and treat patients to achieve optimal patient care. · Write progress notes; prepare patient work-ups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings. · Develop plans of care that minimize complications and successfully troubleshoot problems when they arise. Apply preventative and alternative treatment strategies for possible procedural complications. · Collaborate with Anesthesiologists to develop a strong working knowledge of Pre- Anesthesia testing Protocols and guidelines. Piedmont Benefits: · Generous CME allowance · Competitive compensation · 401k with match · EPIC · Quality, Service and Reputation
Masters, Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited PA program and National Board Certification --or— Licensed as a Nurse and approved to practice as a NP by State of Georgia with National Certification Business
Unit: Company Name Piedmont Fayette Hospital
