RN PRE ADMISSION TESTING FULL TIME DAYS
About The Position
The Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating and completing the preoperative assessment process for patients scheduled to undergo surgical or procedural interventions. The PAT RN ensures that patients are medically optimized and prepared for surgery by completing comprehensive nursing assessments, reviewing diagnostic testing, coordinating with physicians and ancillary departments, and providing patient education. The PAT RN plays a critical role in reducing surgical delays and cancellations by identifying potential clinical risks prior to the day of surgery and ensuring all required documentation, laboratory testing, and clearances are completed in advance.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
- Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
- Strong clinical assessment skills.
- Knowledge of surgical and anesthesia risk factors.
- Ability to interpret laboratory values and diagnostic test results.
- Excellent patient education and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple cases and prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Active Florida RN License, BLS and ACLS.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred: Pre-Admission Testing, Pre-operative nursing, PACU, Surgical Services, Critical Care, Emergency Department.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating and completing the preoperative assessment process for patients scheduled to undergo surgical or procedural interventions.
- Ensuring that patients are medically optimized and prepared for surgery by completing comprehensive nursing assessments, reviewing diagnostic testing, coordinating with physicians and ancillary departments, and providing patient education.
- Reducing surgical delays and cancellations by identifying potential clinical risks prior to the day of surgery and ensuring all required documentation, laboratory testing, and clearances are completed in advance.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
