Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) RN - FT

ATHENS ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC AMBULATOR•Athens, GA

About The Position

Athens Orthopedic Ambulatory Surgery Center located in Athens, GA is hiring for a Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) RN. Position may require travel to other affiliated surgery centers. Candidate must be flexible and willing to work in both Pre-Operative and PACU settings as needed. Job Summary: Prepares and clears all patients scheduled for surgery prior to their admission date to prevent surgery cancellations and delays. Exemplifies excellent patient triage assessments by either verbal conversations or an in person visit.Organize and complete chart production, assessments, complete history & physicals, anesthesia preparation/clearance, operative consents and education. Medication knowledge and interactions is also vital.Confirm all pre operative requirements are met and notify any abnormal test results to anesthesia. Knowledge of performing diagnostic test such as EKG's & venipunctures for lab drawings.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure in state of Georgia.
Two years nursing experience.
Current BLS certification

Nice To Haves

Current ACLS Certification (Preferred)
Current PALS Certification (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Review each patients chart that is scheduled for surgery or a procedure
Ability to perform a head-to-toe preoperative assessment on all patients and reassesses, as needed. This includes adolescent, adult, geriatric and the general patient population
Ability to perform pain assessment, intervention, management and patient/family education
Conduct phone assessments to obtain additional health history information
Facilitate completion or perform pre op diagnostic test when ordered
Coordinate and communicate closely with anesthesia any abnormal results or healthy history of patients scheduled
Identify physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate action in a timely manner
Make decisions reflecting knowledge of facts, knowledge of diseases/surgical conditions, care required and good judgment.
Organize, complete and verify all charts are assembled to include all appropriate documentation, consents, test results and medications
Knowledge in all areas of care specific to ASC
Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly
Organize and manage nursing activities reflecting due consideration for patients’ needs and the needs of the facility and staff
Utilize initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; a self starter; compatible and supportive; a team player.
Knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct administration, based on age of the patient and patient’s clinical condition
Participate in continuing education and other learning experiences
Knowledge of cardiac monitoring and can identify dysrhythmias
Communicate appropriately and clearly to Administrator, co-workers and physicians
Demonstrate an ability to assist physicians in the ASC
Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations
Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity. Practices good guest relations
Maintain a good working relationship and effective communication both within the ASC and for the benefit of the patient
Meet current documentation standards and policies
Identify and address psychosocial needs of patients and family
Carry out medical and surgical asepsis during treatments and special procedures
Maintain an environment that provides the patient and family with feelings of safety and security.
Adhere to dress code; appearance is neat and clean
Maintain regulatory requirements; nursing and facility policies, procedures and standards
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
Report to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time
Complete in-services as assigned
Attend annual review and in-services as scheduled
Attend and participates in staff meetings annually
Participate in Emergency Drills
Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner
Actively participate in performance improvement and quality improvement (QI) activities
Comply with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the facility
Use facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practice
Perform according to established performance-improvement policies and procedures
Adhere to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities