Pre-Assessment Testing (PAT) Registered Nurse
About The Position
The Pre-Assessment Testing Nurse guides patients through the pre-assessment process as they prepare for surgery and provides a high level of patient care. The role involves close communication with patients, physicians, physician office staff, and other surgery-center personnel in a fast-paced, changing environment while managing multiple priorities. The nurse reviews charts one to three days before scheduled procedures to confirm required documents and tests are present, completes patient health assessments and medication reconciliations, assists patients with the Passport pre-assessment module, and maintains PAT files. The nurse also coordinates care across the healthcare team and provides pre-operative nursing care as directed by medical staff and in accordance with applicable protocols, policies, and standards. The position may include general support for the surgery center, such as greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel. This is a full-time position with a Monday-to-Friday schedule of five eight-hour shifts.
Requirements
- Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Certification is required; the specific certification is not identified.
- At least one year of recent RN or LPN experience; ambulatory experience is preferred.
- PALS certification is required within 90 days of the start date when assigned to ASC services pediatrics.
- Strong leadership and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent communication skills and comfort working in a fast-paced, changing environment while managing multiple priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Three to five years of recent RN or LPN PAT experience, preferably in an ambulatory setting.
Responsibilities
- Confirm required documents and tests are present in patient charts one to three days before procedures, taking action to prevent delays and support safe care.
- Complete a full patient health assessment and medication reconciliation.
- Follow admission criteria established by the Medical Director and organization.
- Ensure BMI guidelines are followed.
- Assist patients with completing the Passport pre-assessment module one to three days before surgery.
- Maintain PAT files for outpatient surgeries.
- Coordinate high-quality patient care by serving as a liaison among internal and external healthcare team members.
- Provide pre-operative nursing care as directed by medical staff and in accordance with PAT Nurse protocols and organizational objectives and policies.
- Provide general surgery-center support as needed, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.
- Perform duties according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
- Provide customers with an excellent service experience by demonstrating core and leader behaviors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
