RN, Pre-Admission Testing

The Pre-Admission Test (PAT) Nurse plays a critical role in preparing patients for surgery by conducting pre-operative assessments and ensuring patients are medically optimized before their scheduled procedures. This position involves reviewing medical histories, coordinating pre-surgical testing, patient education, and collaborating with the surgical team to promote safe and effective perioperative care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ASN or BSN)
• Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience required in Pre-op / PACU
• Familiarity with basic diagnostic interpretation
• Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a patient-centered approach.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) and other healthcare information systems.
• Capability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Essential Functions

Physical Demands

Standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling.

Maintaining varied body motions and positions for long periods of time.

Occasional lifting; moving up to 100 pounds.

Manual dexterity.

Work Environment

Occupational Exposure - Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards, and may encounter radiation exposure.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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