Pre Admission Testing RN Full Time
About The Position
The Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) unit prepares surgical patients for upcoming procedures by ensuring they are clinically ready and well-informed prior to surgery. PAT nurses educate patients on their procedures, obtain comprehensive health histories, and secure necessary surgical consents. They also coordinate essential pre-operative services, including laboratory testing, radiology exams, and cardiac/EKG testing, to confirm patient readiness and safety for surgery. This Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for providing pre-admission workups for surgery in a clinic-style setting, with a strong emphasis on patient and family counseling, education, and customer relations. The RN plays a key role in coordinating care across multiple disciplines and maintains regular communication with staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Requirements
- Active Kentucky RN license
- Current BCLS certification
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience
Nice To Haves
- One year of perioperative nursing experience
Responsibilities
- Performing ongoing assessment and reassessment of patient responses to interventions
- Developing and implementing individualized Plans of Care
- Demonstrating proficiency in unit-specific clinical skills
- Applying strong leadership and critical thinking abilities in daily practice
- Educating patients on their procedures
- Obtaining comprehensive health histories
- Securing necessary surgical consents
- Coordinating essential pre-operative services, including laboratory testing, radiology exams, and cardiac/EKG testing
- Providing pre-admission workups for surgery in a clinic-style setting
- Focusing on patient and family counseling, education, and customer relations
- Coordinating care across multiple disciplines
- Maintaining regular communication with staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
