Pre-Assessment Testing Registered Nurse (PAT RN)
About The Position
Corewell Health Orthopedic Surgery Center – Grand Rapids, managed by Atlas Healthcare Partners, is located within the Orthopedic Health and Performance Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The facility includes five operating rooms and 20 PACU beds and provides orthopedic services ranging from foot and ankle surgery to spine care and sports medicine. The Pre-Assessment Testing Nurse guides patients through the pre-assessment process as they prepare for surgery. The role requires excellent communication and coordination with patients, physicians, physician office staff, and other surgery-center staff, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment. The nurse provides pre-operative nursing care, helps ensure readiness for scheduled procedures, and supports safe, coordinated, high-quality patient care in accordance with organizational policies and applicable professional standards.
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.
- Strong leadership and critical-thinking skills.
- PALS certification is required within 90 days of the start date if assigned to ASC services pediatrics.
Nice To Haves
- Ambulatory setting experience.
- Three to five 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 support safe care on the day of surgery.
- Obtain a full 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 a pre-assessment module in Passport one to three days before surgery.
- Maintain PAT files for outpatient surgeries.
- Serve as a liaison among internal and external members of the health care team 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, organizational objectives, and policies.
- Provide general support to the surgery center as needed, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
- Provide an excellent customer service experience by consistently demonstrating the organization’s core and leader behaviors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
