Nurse Clinician Anesthesia Pre-Admit Screening Service (APASS)

In APASS at Main Campus McWane Building

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, Day shift Monday-Friday, shifts vary 5:30am-4:30pm.

Summary:

The clinician is a professional nurse who is an expert in the care of a specified patient population/subspecialty area. The clinician assumes a leadership role and supervisory responsibilities in the development, organization, and implementation of care services for the specified patient population.

Other Information:

Previous demonstration of expert clinical management, teaching, research and consultation skills in the subspecialty population.

Essential:

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse AL Single State or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
• Registered Nurse AL NLC Multi State
• Registered Nurse Non-AL NLC Multi State
• Basic Life Support
  
  

Nonessential:

• Basic Life Support Instructor
• Certified Pediatric Nurse or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
• Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse
• Certified Registered Nurse of Infusion
• Certified Registered Rehabilitation Nurse
• Certified Nephrology Nurse
• Certified Nurse Operating Room
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse
• Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse
• Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse
  
  

Essential:

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

• Associate of Science Nursing in Nursing
  
  

Essential:

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:

• 2 Years job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Nursing Specialized
  
  

Anesthesia Pre-Admit Screening Service (APASS) The Anesthesia Pre-Admit Screening Service (APASS) is a hospital-based clinic at Children’s of Alabama dedicated to ensuring the safety and preparedness of pediatric patients undergoing anesthesia. Our primary focus is on providing thorough pre-anesthesia evaluations and consultations to identify and mitigate potential surgery and anesthesia-related complications. Key Services: Pre-Anesthesia Evaluations & Consultations: We conduct comprehensive assessments to decrease the likelihood of procedural delays and cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances. Parental Education & Support: APASS offers detailed education on surgical and anesthesia processes to alleviate parental fears and anxiety, ensuring families are well-informed and comfortable with upcoming procedures. Inpatient & Pre-Op Screening: Our team screens all inpatient cases scheduled for anesthesia and performs pre-op evaluations on the morning of surgery, including anesthesia consent education. Collaborative Approach: Working closely with the Pediatric Anesthesia team, including anesthesiologists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), APASS ensures a seamless and coordinated approach to patient care. Our collaborative efforts aim to provide the highest standard of safety and comfort for our pediatric patients.

Schedule: Day shift M-F., shifts vary 0530-1630, Day Shift, 8-Hour Shifts