Registered Nurse - Pre-Admission Testing

Grand Rapids Ophthalmology•Grand Rapids, MI

15h•Onsite

About The Position

A Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Nurse plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient preparation of patients for surgical or invasive procedures. They assess patients' medical histories, perform necessary tests, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure that patients are optimally prepared for their procedures. They play a vital role in preventing surgical cancellations by ensuring all documentation, labs, and clearances are completed and educating patients on pre-op protocols.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required in the state you will be working in is required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Must be able to assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care in an effective manner.
Demonstrates quality patient service during interactions with patients, coworkers, and vendors.
Ability to respond to emergent situations.
Demonstrates a positive, friendly, courteous and professional manner. Contributes to an enthusiastic and positive work environment.
Exhibits flexibility in accepting work assignments and priorities.
Maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other staff.
Good communication skills: oral and written.
Has the ability to be organized and manage time effectively and in a cost-effective manner.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions.
Actively participate in practice, department, and team activities and goals.
Attendance: Arrives to work area on time and has minimal absences. Observes assigned work schedules and hours.
Is dependable; follows policies and procedures.
Performs quality work and consistently exhibits initiative.
Favorable result on background check required.
Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
Experience working in ICU, Critical Care and/or PACU is strongly preferred
Pre-Admission Testing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Utilize a computer database to obtain and document information on surgical patients.
Conduct a phone assessment of each surgical patient to obtain medical and medication history.
Evaluate patients for allergies and reconcile with pre-operative eye drops.
Communicate with Surgery Schedulers regarding patient needs and pre-surgical paperwork.
Communicate with Primary Care Physicians, Cardiologists, Oncologists, etc. to obtain necessary information for appropriate medical evaluation pre-operatively.
Communicate directly with the Anesthesia staff and Surgeons to ensure all questions regarding pre-operative patients are answered prior to surgery to ensure a smooth schedule.
Other duties as assigned.