Pre-Admission Teaching (PAT) RN Navigator - Full Time - SDS/ PACU
About The Position
The Pre-Admission Testing Unit prepares both pediatric and adult patients for surgery, procedures, and anesthesia. The PAT nurse is responsible for interviewing the patient and family and identifying potential barriers in providing the best peri-operative experience. The nurse identifies language barriers, being sensitive to different cultures and to the needs of the patient. Safety risk assessments are done for falls, pressure ulcers, skin assessment, oral health, and other related issues. The Pat RN performs the nursing process, guided by policies, procedures, and standards, to deliver safe, therapeutic, quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with an Associates, Diploma or BSN Degree required.
- Active Colorado RN license required upon hire.
- Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One-year surgical experience (Preferred)
Benefits
- Mentoring
- Student loan employer contributions up to $10,800 tax free!
- Ability to earn an additional $5.00 per hour by participating in our Clinical Ladder program
- Continuing Education
- 401 K Retirement Plan with employer match
- Multiple health options to selection from
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
