Pre-Assessment Testing Registered Nurse (PAT RN)

Atlas Healthcare Partners•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Pre-Assessment Testing Nurse guides patients through the pre-assessment process as they prepare for surgery and provides patient care in the pre-op department. The role requires strong communication skills to coordinate with patients, physicians, physician office staff, and other surgery-center staff, as well as comfort working 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, takes appropriate action to prevent delays and promote safe care on the day of surgery, completes patient health assessments and medication reconciliation, and helps patients complete the pre-assessment module in Passport. The position also maintains PAT files, coordinates care among internal and external members of the healthcare team, and provides nursing care according to medical-staff direction, PAT protocols, and organizational policies and objectives. The nurse may also provide general support to the surgery center. All work must comply with established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards while providing an excellent customer service experience.

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 1 year of recent RN or LPN experience; ambulatory-setting experience is preferred.
PALS certification is required within 90 days of the start date if assigned to provide ASC services to pediatric patients.
Strong communication, leadership, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment while managing multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Ambulatory-setting experience.
At least 3–5 years of recent RN or LPN PAT experience, preferably in an ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities

Ensure required documents and tests are present in patient charts one to three days before scheduled procedures, taking appropriate action to prevent delays and promote safe care on the day of surgery.
Obtain a complete patient health assessment and complete 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.
Act as a liaison among internal and external healthcare-team members to coordinate high-quality patient care.
Provide nursing care in the pre-op department as directed by medical staff and in accordance with PAT Nurse protocol and organizational objectives and policies.
Provide general support to the surgery center as needed, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.
Perform duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
Demonstrate core and leader behaviors to provide customers with an excellent service experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.