General Summary:
Under general supervision, provides prehospital/ preoperative assessment services to patients. Manages the preoperative pathway for patients by performing a variety of duties such as screening of patient to determine patient need for additional consultation (e.g., social work, anesthesia, finance); completion of prehospital/preoperative preparations (i.e., medications, treatment); and providing preoperative education.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The following are essential job accountabilities:
1 Reviews patient charts and medical records.
2 Conducts assessment interviews.
3 Determines patient need for additional prehospital/preoperative consultations such as anesthesia, social work, insurance/finance and physical/occupational therapy.
4 Provides preoperative instruction to patient and family members.
5 Communicates and coordinates with appropriate physicians, physician offices and hospital personnel to ensure efficient and effective services to patients.
Department Description:
WellSpan PHAS serves patients for York Hospital, Gettysburg Hospital, WellSpan Surgical Center and WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital. Our team works collaboratively with physician offices and anesthesia providers to coordinate the preoperative care of surgical and procedural patients. Navigating the patient safely from office visit to day of surgery is our main focus.
PHAS mission statement - Assess the patient and support systems in an accurate, comprehenisve and holistic manner by providing a safe and informed journey through the perioperative experience.
About WellSpan:
WellSpan Health is an integrated health system that serves the communities of central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. The organization is comprised of a multi-specialty medical group of more than 850 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, a home care organization, six respected hospitals, more than 15,000 employees, and 160 patient care locations. The region's only accredited Level 1 Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center with an endovascular neurosurgery program. WellSpan is consistently recognized by IMS Health as one of the Top 100 Integrated Health Networks in the United States and has been recognized by Health Imaging and IT as one of the nation's "Top 25 Connected Healthcare Facilities." IMS Health is the leading provider of information services and technology for the healthcare industry.
The Community:
WellSpan Health facilities are located in multiple counties across south central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland, all offering an ideal living environment to match the quality of work-life balance you’re seeking. The area offers abundant outdoor and cultural activities, including restaurants, theatre, golf courses, hiking trails, water sports and historic tours. Additionally, our communities are a short drive from several, large metropolitan areas including the Baltimore/DC metro area and Philadelphia.
If you value a strong sense of community, the more palatable pace of rural living, and the convenience of a workplace close to home, you’ll realize the advantages of considering WellSpan Health as part of your future.
Required Skills
BSN required
Pennsylvania RN license required
5+ years of Critical Care, OR, ED and patient assessment skills required to be considered for an interview
Positive and pleasant “team player” background
Required Experience