Registered Nurse, Pre-Admissions Testing (PAT)

Jax Spine & Pain Centers • Jacksonville, FL

20h

About The Position

Centurion Surgery Center is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Registered Nurse (BSN) to serve as a Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Nurse. The role helps ensure patients are medically prepared for surgery through comprehensive preoperative assessments, coordination of required testing and medical clearances, patient education, and collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams. The nurse supports safe, efficient surgical outcomes and helps reduce day-of-surgery delays or cancellations.

The position requires a current, unrestricted RN license, a BSN, current BLS certification, and at least two years of clinical nursing experience. Candidates should have strong assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and organizational skills, and be proficient with electronic medical records. Experience in Pre-Admission Testing, ambulatory surgery, pre-op, PACU, ICU, the Emergency Department, or perioperative nursing is preferred, as is ACLS certification and experience coordinating medical clearances and preoperative testing.

The employer describes a competitive compensation and benefits package for eligible full-time employees. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a health savings account; a 401(k) with company match; paid time off and holidays; continuing education and professional development opportunities; an employee assistance program; and life and disability insurance.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BSN required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency using electronic medical records (EMR).

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in Pre-Admission Testing, Ambulatory Surgery, Pre-Op, PACU, ICU, Emergency Department, or perioperative nursing.
• ACLS certification.
• Experience coordinating medical clearances and preoperative testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive preoperative nursing assessments by telephone and/or in person.
• Review patient medical histories, medications, allergies, surgical histories, and current health status.
• Evaluate laboratory results, EKGs, imaging studies, and other required preoperative testing to determine surgical readiness.
• Identify patients who need additional medical clearance, diagnostic testing, or specialist consultation, and coordinate follow-up.
• Communicate abnormal findings or concerns to surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare team members.
• Educate patients about preoperative instructions, medication management, fasting (NPO) requirements, arrival times, and postoperative expectations.
• Coordinate with physicians, anesthesia providers, scheduling staff, and other departments to obtain required documentation and clearances before surgery.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, HIPAA, OSHA, infection prevention standards, and applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, operational efficiency, and the surgical experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance may be available to eligible full-time employees.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) may be available to eligible full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match may be available to eligible full-time employees.
• Paid time off (PTO) may be available to eligible full-time employees.
• Paid holidays may be available to eligible full-time employees.
• Continuing education opportunities may be available to eligible full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) may be available to eligible full-time employees.
• Life and disability insurance may be available to eligible full-time employees.
• Professional development opportunities may be available to eligible full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time