Pre-Admit Testing RN
Surgery Partners Careers•Layton, UT
•Onsite
About The Position
A Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Registered Nurse evaluates and prepares patients for scheduled surgical or procedural interventions. They conduct physical assessments, review medical histories. The RN educates patients and ensures all clinical and administrative requirements are met to prevent day-of-surgery delays. Periodically this role will work in Pre OP/Recovery to support team and patient care.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Experience in pre-operative assessment and patient education
- Ability to conduct physical assessments and review medical histories
- Knowledge of surgical and anesthesia risks
- Familiarity with NPO status and medication management pre-surgery
- Understanding of basic post-operative care
- Proficiency in verifying surgical consents, medical records, and medication reconciliation
- Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
- Ability to administer medications and treatments
- Knowledge of facility policies for pre-operative patient care and discharge
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Pre OP/Recovery settings
- Strong collaboration skills with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and physicians
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive pre-operative phone interviews to collect medical histories, medication lists, and identify potential surgical or anesthesia risks
- Teach patients about pre-surgical protocols (such as NPO status, which medications to hold) what to expect during their visit, and basic post-operative care plans
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologist, and physicians to ensure patients are medical optimized and that all necessary clearances are in the chart.
- Verify surgical consents, medical records and medication reconciliation in the EHR system prior to procedure date
- Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for the pre-operative and post-operative patients
- Administer medications and treatments ordered by the physician.
- Cares and discharges pre-operative patients according to facility policies
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
