Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Presurgical Evaluation Clinics

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Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Presurgical Evaluation Clinics - ( 26002592 ) Description Position Summary: Will perform pre-operative/pre-anesthesia assessment at the University Campus and Iowa River Landing locations of the Presurgical Evaluation Clinics for patients scheduled for surgery at a UI Healthcare Location; the ARNP will exercise autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided. Shifts will be 10 hours, from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Position Responsibilities: Perform preoperative risk assessments for patients undergoing surgical and procedural sedation across the life span. Reviews patient record including prior anesthetics, surgical and nursing work-up, consultant work-up, and other relevant clinical notes and testing procedures. Evaluates patient according to the standard anesthetic evaluation, understanding that this standard evaluation may evolve with time. This standard evaluation will include obtaining the patient’s medical history, airway exam, examination of heart and lungs, and other clinically indicated organ systems. Evaluate patients comprehensive medical history; order laboratory testing and imaging as necessary. Interpret and follow-up on testi...