Pre-Assessment Testing RN (PAT Registered Nurse)

Atlas Healthcare Partners•Livonia, MI

About The Position

The Pre-Assessment Testing Nurse provides patient care and guides patients through the pre-assessment process as they prepare for surgery. The role requires effective communication with patients, physicians, physician office staff, and other surgery center staff, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment while managing multiple priorities. The nurse reviews patient charts and ensures required documents and tests are present one to three days before scheduled procedures, taking appropriate action to prevent delays and support safe care on the day of surgery. Duties include completing health assessments and medication reconciliations, following admission criteria and BMI guidelines, helping patients complete a pre-assessment module in Passport, maintaining PAT files, and coordinating care as a liaison among healthcare team members. The nurse also provides pre-op nursing care under medical staff direction and in accordance with protocols, policies, and organizational objectives. General surgery center support and other assigned duties may also be required.

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.
Strong communication, leadership, and critical-thinking skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment while managing multiple priorities.
PALS certification is required within 90 days of the start date if assigned to ASC services pediatrics.

Nice To Haves

Recent RN or LPN experience in an ambulatory setting is preferred.
For the Standard level, 3 or more years of 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; take appropriate action to prevent delays and support safe patient care.
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.
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 protocols and organizational objectives and policies.
Provide general support to the surgery center, 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.