Pre-Admission Testing RN

Job description

Overview
The Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Registered Nurse assesses and prepares patients for surgery and procedures through telephone and in-person assessments, chart review, and patient education. Collaborates with providers and anesthesia to promote patient safety and reduce preventable delays and cancellations.
Responsibilities
• Complete nursing assessments, medication reconciliation, and review of medical and surgical history.
• Review required testing and documentation; address missing information and report concerns to the appropriate provider.
• Educate patient on fasting, medication, arrival instructions, transportation, and surgery preparation.
• Coordinatewith surgical offices, anesthesia, and procedural/surgical office to ensure patient readiness.
• Document care accurately and follow organizational policies and nursing standards.

Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with current NC or compact RN licensure.
• Current BLS certification
• PAT,perioperative, procedural, or acute care nursing experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Complete nursing assessments, medication reconciliation, and review of medical and surgical history.
• Review required testing and documentation; address missing information and report concerns to the appropriate provider.
• Educate patient on fasting, medication, arrival instructions, transportation, and surgery preparation.
• Coordinatewith surgical offices, anesthesia, and procedural/surgical office to ensure patient readiness.
• Document care accurately and follow organizational policies and nursing standards.