Description

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Pre-Admission Testing- Nurse Practitioner- Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Overview:
Advanced Practice Provider - Preadmission Testing Full Time - Atlanta, GA

Piedmont Healthcare is recruiting for a Preadmission Testing Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team at our Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. Our preadmission testing position work Monday through Friday 08:00 - 16:30/ 09:30-18:00 schedule offering a consistent and flexible lifestyle.

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Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

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 Atlanta Hospital