PAT RN

New Jersey Urology•Voorhees, NJ

4d•$40 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

The PAT Nurse is responsible for coordinating and completing the pre-admission testing process to ensure patients undergoing procedures are medically optimized and appropriate for ambulatory surgery, and for coordinating and maintaining the daily surgical schedule to optimize block time utilization and OR efficiency. This role also provides direct patient care in the Pre-Operative and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) settings as needed, where the RN is responsible for comprehensive nursing care of surgical patients, including assessment, preparation, monitoring, recovery, discharge readiness, and patient education. The RN ensures compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards while maintaining patient safety as the highest priority.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted New Jersey RN license
Minimum 2-4 years of experience in Pre-Op, PACU, Critical Care, or Emergency Nursing
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
Knowledge of ambulatory surgery workflows and patient safety standards
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
Proficiency with electronic medical record documentation
Ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced surgical environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
5+ years of experience
Urology experience

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments.
Ensure appropriate patient selection for ambulatory surgery.
Review and validate all required diagnostics based on procedure type, including labs, EKGs, urine cultures, and imaging.
Identify abnormal findings and coordinate follow-up with surgeon and anesthesia provider.
Coordinate required medical clearances in accordance with facility policy
Ensure completion of pre-anesthesia evaluation requirements.
Verify all required documentation is present and complete prior to day of surgery.
Coordinate and maintain the daily surgical schedule in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and leadership.
Ensure appropriate case sequencing based on medical complexity, Anesthesia requirements, equipment and staffing needs.
Communicate schedule changes to all relevant departments in a timely manner
Assist with block time utilization and optimization of OR efficiency
Complete preoperative phone calls within designated timeframe prior to surgery
Ensure patient questions are addressed and documented
Communicate any concerns or barriers to care with the clinical team
Provides back-up coverage as a Pre-op/PACU Nurse, as assigned.
Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care.
Acts as a patient advocate and uphold patient rights.
Regularly attends staff meeting, orientations, and in-services.
Maintains confidentiality of all information in the medical record and assigned computer codes.
Maintains current knowledge of ambulatory post-anesthesia/peri-operative nursing practice.
Utilizes opportunities for professional growth by attending continuing education programs.
Maintains and ensures dress code and decorum.
Promotes good image of Center to patients, physicians, vendors and community.
Demonstrates professional behavior by being technically competent, skilled and responsive to the Center's customers in a compassionate, efficient and effective manner.
Demonstrates knowledge of surgical emergency preparedness, Malignant hypothermia. Cardiac Arrest, Latex Allergy.
Works flexible hours assuming responsibility and accountability for providing patient care.