Preoperative Care Specialist

2 days ago


Norwalk, Connecticut, United States Nuvance Health Full time

Nuvance Health is seeking a skilled Preoperative Care Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and optimal outcomes for patients planning surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience in implementing evidence-based practice protocols and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provides pre-admission assessment for patients to ensure optimal outcomes and implements appropriate service line protocols.
  • Plans and implements preoperative pain management plans for chronic pain patients and collaborates with the Director of Pain Service to ensure continuity of care.
  • Maintains a database of PAT volumes and outcomes, communicates relevant information to the Department Chair, and develops plans to optimize volumes and promote patient satisfaction.
  • Serves as a resource and provider to physicians, staff, and patients to resolve issues related to pre-admission testing and evaluation, pain management, and other identified anesthesia issues.
  • Collaborates with the Director and Chair to develop new programs, assess market needs, and implement public relations initiatives.

Requirements:

  • Advanced Physical Assessment
  • Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests
  • Advanced Pharmacology
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Competency in various computer programs, including Word, Excel, and Electronic Medical Records

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Effective teaching skills
  • Experience in developing and implementing education plans
  • Highly developed interpersonal communication skills, including verbal and written skills

Working Conditions:

  • Significant manual skills/motor coordination and finger dexterity
  • Very Heavy effort, may exert up to 50 lbs. force
  • Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc.
  • Significant occupational risk


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