Pre-Admission Testing Registered Nurse (PAT)

AHMC Healthcare • Riverside, CA

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About The Position

The Pre-Admission Testing Registered Nurse prepares patients for surgery and procedures by conducting comprehensive assessments, ensuring accurate documentation, and coordinating care to promote optimal patient outcomes. The role includes evaluating patient readiness, educating patients about their procedures and care plans, screening for potential risks, and assisting with preoperative procedures as needed.

Requirements

• Current California RN License.
• Current Basic Life Support Level C (Healthcare Provider) certification.
• One to two years of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-admission assessments, including medical history, medication reconciliation, and physical examinations, to evaluate readiness for surgery or procedures.
• Educate patients about upcoming procedures, preoperative instructions, fasting guidelines, and postoperative care plans.
• Coordinate patient care plans with surgical teams, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals, and communicate pertinent information.
• Review medical histories and laboratory results to screen for anesthesia or surgery risks; identify patients who need additional evaluation or intervention.
• Assist with specimen collection and processing, IV insertions, venipuncture, and aseptic techniques when necessary.
• Monitor vital signs and conduct physical examinations to assess physiological status and detect contraindications or complications before surgery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed