Pre-Admission Testing Registered Nurse (PAT)

Job description

Overview
Pre-admission Testing RN is responsible for preparing patients for surgery and procedures by conducting comprehensive assessments, ensuring accurate documentation, and coordinating care to promote optimal patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
• Perform thorough pre-admission assessments including medical history, medication reconciliation, and physical examinations to evaluate patient readiness for surgery or procedures.
• Educate patients about their upcoming procedures, including preoperative instructions, fasting guidelines, and post-operative care plans to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Collaborate with surgical teams, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care plans and communicate pertinent information effectively.
• Screen patients for potential risks related to anesthesia or surgery by reviewing medical histories including laboratory results; identify patients requiring additional evaluation or intervention.
• Assist with specimen collection/processing, IV insertions, venipuncture, and aseptic techniques during preoperative procedures when necessary.
• Monitor patient vital signs and conduct physical examinations while assessing physiological status to detect any contraindications or complications prior to surgery.

Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
• Current California RN License
• Current Basic Life Support Level C (Healthcare Provider) certification.
• One to two years of acute care experience.