Pre-Assessment Testing RN (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 requires excellent communication while working with patients, physicians, physician office staff, and surgery center staff, as well as comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment. The nurse reviews charts and required tests before scheduled procedures, assesses patients’ health and medications, supports completion of the pre-assessment module, maintains outpatient surgery files, and coordinates care across the health care team. The nurse may also provide pre-op nursing care and general support to the surgery center. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, at Corewell Health Surgery Center in Livonia, a new ambulatory surgery center managed by Atlas Healthcare Partners.
Requirements
- Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice.
- Current BLS certification.
- Current ACLS certification.
- Certification is required; the specific certification is not identified.
- At least 1 year of recent RN or LPN experience; ambulatory setting experience is preferred.
- Strong communication skills.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, changing environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Strong leadership and critical thinking skills.
- PALS certification 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.
- Three to five years of recent RN or LPN PAT experience, preferably in an ambulatory setting.
- Level I experience level: 0–3 years.
- Standard experience level: 3 or more years.
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 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 all outpatient surgeries.
- Serve as a liaison among internal and external health care 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 according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
- Provide an excellent customer service experience by consistently 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
