Registered Nurse - Pre-Assessment Testing Full Time

Atlas Healthcare Partners•Livonia, MI

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health Surgery Center in Livonia is a new, cutting-edge ASC managed by Atlas Healthcare Partners. This modern facility boasts two large Operating Rooms, one Endo Suite, and a convertible Shell Space. With 13 PreOp/PACU bays and over 14,000 square feet of usable space, the ASC highlights a commitment to providing exceptional care and outstanding customer service. This facility stands ready to provide Orthopedics, Urology, Podiatry, and General Surgery services in the greater Detroit area. The Pre-Assessment Testing Nurse provides the highest level of patient care and will help guide patients through our pre-assessment process as they prepare for surgery. The Pre-Assessment Testing Nurse must have excellent communication skills as they will be working closely with our patients, physicians, physician office staff, and other staff members throughout the surgery center. The Pre-Assessment Testing Nurse is expected to have a high-level of comfort working in a fast-paced, changing environment while managing multiple priorities.

Requirements

A current valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice is required.
Current BLS and ACLS required.
Certification is required.
Requires skills and abilities typically attained with at least 1 year of recent RN or LPN experience, preferably in an ambulatory setting.
PALS certification required within 90 days of start date is assigned ASC services pediatrics.

Nice To Haves

A current valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice is required.
Requires skills and abilities typically attained with at least 3-5 years of recent RN or LPN PAT experience, preferably in an ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities

Ensures all needed documents/tests are present on charts one to three days prior to the scheduled procedure while taking appropriate action to prevent delays and ensure the safest patient care on the day of surgery.
Obtain a full patient health assessment and complete a medication reconciliation.
Follow the admission criteria as set forth by the Medical Director and organization.
Ensure BMI guidelines are being followed.
Assist patients with completing a pre-assessment module in Passport one to three days prior to the date of surgery.
Maintain PAT files on all outpatient surgeries.
The Pre-assessment nurse will function as a liaison between all members of the health care team internally and externally to ensure coordination of high-quality patient care.
Provides nursing care in the pre-op department as directed by medical staff and in accordance with PAT Nurse protocol and organizational company objectives and policies.
Possess strong leadership and critical thinking skills.
May provide general support to the surgery center, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.
Other duties as assigned.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.